World · 9 April 2026
NATO Crisis Deepens as Trump Threatens Withdrawal
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Donald Trump publicly declared that NATO "was tested and failed" over the Iran conflict, ahead of his Wednesday meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. The criticism presents a serious challenge to the alliance. Rutte acknowledged Trump's disappointment but noted that many European countries had provided support through basing, logistics and overflights during the conflict.
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