Spain's refusal to bow to Trump's outrageous 5% defense spending demand shows real leadership in protecting working families. Sanchez correctly recognizes this arbitrary target would gut schools and hospitals while enriching American weapons manufacturers. The demand represents nothing more than bullying from a crumbling empire desperate to maintain its military dominance.
Spain stands alone in refusing NATO's reasonable defense commitments while every other ally stepped up to meet their obligations. Sanchez's radical government undermines collective security when threats are rising, choosing welfare spending over defending freedom. Spain enjoys NATO protection while freeloading off other nations' sacrifices — expulsion would be justified.
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