On the recordJune 19, 2026
NATO 2.0, which he called 'an era of freeriding,' is over.
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Pete Hegseth
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cbsnews.comNATO 2.0, which he called 'an era of freeriding,' is over.
Defense Secretary discusses changes in NATO dynamics.
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