Hegseth Warns NATO Allies: No More Freeloading On America’s Dime

session, when Hegseth was asked about New Zealand’s plans to increase military spending from 1% of GDP to 2%.

Rather than praising the increase, Hegseth argued it still falls short.

“If I’m being honest, two percent is not enough, and so two percent is freeloading,” he said.

The remark drew attention because two percent has long been viewed as a significant continue reading …