U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House on Thursday, with several events planned with host, President Donald Trump. This follows a meet-up with our ally France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a preview of the positive tone of Starmer’s trip to D.C., on his X account earlier in the week, after a phone call with his U.K. counterpart:
Just got off the phone w/ @JohnHealey_MP — the UK Secretary of State for Defense — who confirmed they will increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP, and eventually much further.
A strong step from an enduring partner. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 https://t.co/p1C2By8ze3
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) February 25, 2025
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Just got off the phone w/ @JohnHealey_MP —…
