The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Trump administration and Europe remain fractious over the war in Iran, with the US cutting its European defence commitments drastically. #EuropeNews

President Donald Trump voiced his growing frustration with NATO just two days before he's slated to host Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House.

According to the publication, Mark Rutte's ability to sway the US leader was tested back in January, when Trump spoke of his intention to gain control over Greenland

The NATO chief seeks to manage the U.S. president while appeasing other alliance members.

US President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House as questions grow over the future of America's military presence in Europe.