“The US has to spend more on defense than on the Biden government,” the US defense minister said Pitt Hegsheth According to Reuters agency, adding that ‘US will not send troops to Ukraine“

Hegschez also noted that the US “should not fall below 3% of GDP they spend on defense”.

Speaking to reporters in Germany, Hegschez also said he would push European allies to spend more on defense when he met with them this week. “The European continent is worthy of being free from any aggression, but those in the neighborhood should invest the most in this individual and collective defense.”said Hegsheth.

He also said he was working with Congress to increase total US defense spending and downgraded concerns about an impending control by Ilon Musk. Hegschez noted that he had already contacted Musk and expressed his confidence in trying to find billions for spending cuts.

“There are many places where we want Doge’s sharp eye, but we will coordinate it,” Hegsheth said, referring to the Musk government efficiency department. “We are not going to do things that are at the expense of US operational or regular capabilities.”