Bessent criticizes Spain as putting ‘American lives at risk’

The Hill
by Tara Suter
March 4, 2026
Bessent criticizes Spain as putting ‘American lives at risk’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday went after Spain for its opposition to the U.S. operation against Iran, saying the country’s officials had risked American lives in the process. “NATO has never been stronger, thanks to President Trump. And the Spanish don’t want to pay their fair share. And they said, ‘Well, you know, we’ve…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/4/2026