The “Dear Donald” note praised Trump for “decisive action” in Iran and pushing NATO nations to spend more on defense.

Europe braces for Trump's arrival at the Nato summit with difficult questions over Iran and defence, following the 5% defence spending target he's demanded of allies

NATO leaders gather Tuesday in The Hague for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions.

US president likely to be in self-congratulatory mood, with most allies persuaded to sign up to defence spending target

As the conflict in the Middle East continued to simmer, U.S. President Donald Trump headed to the Netherlands for his first summit-level meeting with NATO allies since returning…

Mark Rutte, known as the ‘Trump whisperer’, said the president was heading for another ‘victory’ in Wednesday’s Nato summit

President Trump is expected to talk about spending commitments from the alliance’s members, while NATO’s secretary general has been eager to avoid diplomatic blowups.

The “Dear Donald” note praised Trump for “decisive action” in Iran and pushing NATO nations to spend more on defense.

Alliance leader is keen to ensure US president’s commitment and secure agreement among members on defence spending

NATO Chief Mark Rutte also said Europe would increase defence spending in a ‘BIG way’ thanks to US pressure.

With an Israel-Iran ceasefire holding after a shaky start, Trump plans to jet in and out of a NATO summit in The Hague.

It's been a rollercoaster ride for Trump but it ends in Europe with high praise for US action in Iran ringing in his ears.

THE HAGUE: US President Donald Trump swept into NATO’s Hague summit Tuesday, with allies hoping a pledge to ramp up defense spending will keep the mercurial leader of the military…

Mark Rutte exposed as flatterer-in-chief in private message to the US president.

The military alliance on Wednesday released a joint statement boasting of higher spending that barely mentions Russia or Ukraine in deference to Trump's pro-Putin bias.

President Donald Trump closed out his NATO trip in a combative mood, fighting with reporters, issuing a bleak warning for Iran and indicating that United States now needs a…

Trump celebrated commitment by Nato allies to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 25 June 2025

Donald Trump yesterday said he no longer believed Nato is a 'rip-off' and that 'of course' he would help defend Europe if it came under attack.

The relationship with him is still volatile, the Ukraine strategy still unclear and Europe needs to ensure its collective defence, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The president’s trip to NATO offered a glimpse into how he sees himself — and wants to be seen — on the world stage.

It seems that sucking up to the leader of the free world - at least in public - is the most efficient way to avoid his ire… or to simply get him out the door.