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Trump called Spain a "loser" over base access and defense spending disputes, criticizing UK support; Spain upheld anti-war stance, no formal response from U.S. or UK.
In March 2026, former President Donald Trump criticized Spain, calling it a "loser" and accusing it of hostility toward NATO, citing its refusal to allow U.S. use of Spanish military bases for potential Iran operations and its opposition to a 5% GDP defense spending target.
He also expressed disappointment in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his limited support for U.S. military actions, though the UK later announced plans to send additional forces to the region.
Spain reaffirmed its stance against war without UN authorization, maintaining sovereignty and adherence to international law, while the U.S. and UK did not issue formal responses to the remarks.
Trump calificó a España de "perdedora" por las disputas sobre el acceso a la base y el gasto en defensa, criticando el apoyo del Reino Unido; España mantuvo la postura contra la guerra, sin respuesta formal de Estados Unidos o Reino Unido.