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Trump Questions NATO Commitment Amid Rising Tensions

6/25/2025

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At the NATO summit in The Hague, President Trump cast uncertainty on the U.S. commitment to NATO's mutual defense, questioning, "Depends on your definition." Despite this, NATO Secretary-General Rutte reassured allies of U.S. support. As tensions rise in the Middle East, Trump urged NATO members to boost military spending, fueling worries about a possible U.S. withdrawal.

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At the NATO summit in The Hague, President Trump cast uncertainty on the U.S. commitment to NATO's mutual defense, questioning, "Depends on your definition." Despite this, NATO Secretary-General Rutte reassured allies of U.S. support. As tensions rise in the Middle East, Trump urged NATO members to boost military spending, fueling worries about a possible U.S. withdrawal.