Trump has repeatedly slammed NATO, arguing the U.S. carries more than its fair share of military spending.
Published Jun 25, 2026, 5:53 AM EDT
Trump has repeatedly slammed NATO, arguing the U.S. carries more than its fair share of military spending.
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Michelle L. Price and Will Weissert
Published Jun 25, 2026, 5:53 AM EDT
WATCH: Trump meets with NATO Secretary-General Rutte in the Oval Office
NATO's Trump whisperer heads to the White House to soothe the president
NATO's Trump whisperer heads to the White House to soothe the president ahead of next month's summit
NATO’s Trump whisperer visits the White House to soothe the president
NATO Chief heads to the White House to soothe the president ahead of next month's summit
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will check in face-to-face with President Donald Trump on Wednesday
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will check in face-to-face with President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
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NATO Chief Mark Rutte visits Trump to ease tensions ahead of the crucial NATO summit in Turkey next month.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to…
