Donald Trump slams Spain and pledges to sever economic ties with 'terrible partner'

Donald Trump has instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to sever all economic ties between the U.S. and Spain, calling the country a “wasted cause” and “a terrible partner in Nato.” Speaking at a joint press conference with Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte on day two of the military alliance’s latest summit in Ankara, Turkey, Trump was discussing the bilateral talks he had held with other nations. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign up to our newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/2bmw565x Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust: https://www.independent.co.uk/donations