President Trump issues threat to NATO and orders countries to pay up
But he added: "If your nations do not want to see America moderate its commitment, each of your capitals needs to show support for our common defence."
He insisted the United States would pay its fair share of money into the transatlantic alliance's budget.
The President's defence chief Jim 'Mad Dog' Mattis issued the warning during a tense meeting in Brussels earlier today.
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Mattis added: "No longer can the American taxpayer carry a disproportionate share of the defence of Western values.
"Americans cannot care more for your children's future security than you do."
The outspoken Defence Secretary reaffirmed the US' commitment to the alliance while speaking to reporters in the Belgian capital.
He told reporters: "The alliance remains a fundamental bedrock for the United States and for all the transatlantic community.
"As President Trump has stated, he had strong support for NATO."
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