Trump has renewed his threats to leave the alliance, raising the stakes before the NATO leaders' summit in Turkey next month. But Rutte, who has become known as a Trump whisperer for his ability to charm the president, was looking to appease him Wednesday.

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.

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

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to mollify the volatile US leader two weeks before…

Rutte travels to Washington to defuse tensions with Trump.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, seeking to ease tensions over the Iran war

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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.

Trump has renewed his threats to leave the alliance, raising the stakes before the NATO leaders' summit in Turkey next month. But Rutte, who has become known as a Trump…

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NATO Chief Mark Rutte visits Trump to ease tensions ahead of the crucial NATO summit in Turkey next month.

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WASHINGTON: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, using a mix of flattery and gentle pushback to…

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday (June 24), using a mix of flattery and gentle pushback…