Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has expressed his support for former President Trump's recent comments urging NATO members to contribute their fair share to the alliance. Trump, in days past, reiterated his stance that countries not meeting their NATO financial obligations could lead to Russia having more freedom to act as they please. During an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation," Graham echoed Trump's sentiment, advocating for NATO members to fulfill their commitment of 2 percent of GDP towards defense spending. Currently, around half of the 31 NATO nations are expected to meet this benchmark set by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg by 2024. The push for all members to meet the 2 percent commitment has received mixed responses within the Republican Party, with President Joe Biden condemning Trump's remarks as "appalling and dangerous" in a statement. Trump's assertions have reignited a debate within the party over the significance of NATO contributions and the implications of failing to meet them.