Ambassador Matthew Whitaker, U.S. representative to NATO, told Newsmax that member nations agreeing to commit 5% of their gross national product to the organization is a crucial element of survival.

Whitaker told “American Agenda” on Friday that in lead-up discussions before the June vote on the funding level, many NATO leaders were concerned about the U.S. commitment to the organization

“But that comes with this 5 percent commitment,” he said.

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