NATO summit: Who is going and what can we expect?

Progressive: Loyalty test — progressive outlets highlighted Trump's escalating demands for 'loyalty' and warnings of consequences, portraying defense spending as coerced rather than collectively chosen.

Moderate: Implementation uncertainty — moderate outlets questioned whether pledges translate into military capability and noted Trump's shifting demands undermine European planning confidence.

Conservative: Rosy statistics — conservative outlets acknowledged defense spending growth but suggested NATO leadership exaggerates progress, downplaying actual budget constraints on member states.