Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
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Following a meeting at the White House, President Trump criticized NATO for allegedly failing to support the U.S. during the Iran war. In a Truth Social post, Trump questioned NATO's reliability. The meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte aimed to persuade Trump to remain in the alliance amidst his threats to withdraw. Trump believes NATO members didn't adequately assist the U.S. during Operation Epic Fury. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Trump feels NATO "failed" when "tested." Rutte defended NATO's support, citing European nations' assistance with basing, logistics, and overflights. He also credited Trump's leadership for degrading Iran's nuclear capabilities and stated NATO members do not see the war in Iran as illegal.
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AI-ExtractedRutte said "the large majority of European nations has been helpful with basing, with logistics, with overflights".
Leavitt said Nato countries had "turned their backs on the American people,"
Trump toyed with quitting Nato after countries resisted calls to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said: "NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN."
Trump attacked Nato for not supporting the US in the Iran war after meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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