Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published July 8, 2026 11:37am Updated July 8, 2026 11:44am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The US president lashed out at Spain during the NATO summit, saying the country is a ‘wasted cause.’ Donald Trump didn’t mince his words about its NATO ally during the high-level summit in Ankara. Spain has faced the president’s wrath because it refuses to pledge increased spending for the military alliance, which the US is the biggest contributor to. Trump said: ‘Spain is a wasted cause. We don’t want to do any trade business with Spain anymore. Donald Trump has hit out at Spain – with almost the exact same threat he made in March (Picture: EPA) ‘Spain is a terrible partner in N