Hegseth Praises Asian Allies and Criticizes NATO at Singapore Security Summit

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a high-profile security conference in Singapore to praise Asian allies, reaffirm Washington’s commitment to the Pacific, and sharpen his criticism of NATO and European partners, according to Bloomberg’s coverage of the remarks. The comments, discussed on Bloomberg This Weekend by Bloomberg Singapore editor-at-large Haslinda Amin with hosts Christina Ruffini and David Gura, reflect the Trump administration’s broader push to emphasize the Indo-Pacific while sounding more confrontational toward Europe.