Rutte previously raised eyebrows by calling Trump ‘daddy’ at last year’s summit

President Donald Trump took aim at Spain, Greenland, Iran, and just about all of NATO.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte faced a tough question after praising Trump throughout a contentious meeting.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO as he held a joint news conference with the bloc’s secretary-general, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday in Ankara,...

By Lili Bayer, Andrew Gray and Humeyra PamukANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United…

In a recent address, President Trump lambasted NATO allies for their approaches to Greenland and Iran, while also expressing frustration over the defense spending pledges from…

By Sabine Siebold, Humeyra Pamuk and Tuvan GumrukcuANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the…

Donald Trump calls Spain a ‘terrible partner’

Nato pledged billions more for Ukraine and vowed to contain Russia and Iran. Although Donald Trump’s musings about quitting Europe militarily and strong‑arming allies over…

ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - Disagreements between U.S. President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders showed the alliance's democratic strength and should serve as a lesson for…

Mark Rutte was challenged on his “self-respect” by a reporter who accused him of failing to come to the defence of Nato nations threatened by Donald Trump. The US president has…

By Sabine Siebold, Gram Slattery and Tuvan GumrukcuANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the…

By Andrew GrayANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - Disputes between U.S. President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders showed the alliance's democratic strength and should serve as a lesson…

President Trump ordered an immediate halt to trade with NATO ally Spain. This action escalated tensions over defense spending and the Iran war. He also irked Denmark by…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated disputes among leaders showed alliance strength. He believes these disagreements offer a lesson for Russian President Vladimir Putin.…

Alliance countries managed to extract some praise from the U.S. president in Ankara. But increasingly they’re making it clear it’s not their priority.

Secretary general says allies are strengthening the alliance after agreeing to higher spending, amid continued pressure from Trump.

The question, which came from a Danish journalist, was for Rutte regarding Trump's recent demands for control over Greenland and cutting ties with Spain. | World News

NATO chief Mark Rutte lavished praise on U.S. President Donald Trump during a fractious summit in Turkey this week.

Rutte previously raised eyebrows by calling Trump ‘daddy’ at last year’s summit

It comes from his willingness to violate all norms, rules and laws – and leaving everyone else to pick up the pieces