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Donald Trump Slams NATO After Tense Talks with Mark Rutte. Donald Trump has once again criticized NATO following a closed-door meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte, accusing the alliance of failing to support the United States during the Iran conflict. In a post after the meeting, Trump said that NATO “wasn’t there when we needed them,” and warned the alliance may not be reliable in future crises. The comments highlight growing tensions between Washington and its traditional allies. Rutte, however, described the discussion as “very frank” and “very open,” acknowledging differences while emphasizing that many European nations did provide logistical and operational support behind the scenes. The meeting came amid speculation that Trump could consider withdrawing from NATO, especially after several member states resisted U.S. calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict. While the White House has not released full details, officials say Trump remains deeply dissatisfied with the level of support from allies Meanwhile, Rutte has pushed back, arguing that the situation is more nuanced and that Europe did contribute in key ways.
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