Bannon slams Europe defence spending in Prague debate

Steve Bannon, a former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, says Europe should not be a protectorate of the United States but should contribute more financially to its own defence. He made the comment in Prague, where he was taking part in a public debate with Lanny Davis, a Democrat and ex-White House special counsel.

Mr. Bannon said the US had fought on Europe’s behalf in the two world wars and the Cold War. He said Europeans should be ashamed with regard to the present situation and ought to become a partner to the US in military matters.