Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief Mark Rutte describes meeting as 'very frank'

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: United States

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Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief Mark Rutte describes meeting as 'very frank'

Donald Trump has again attacked Nato for not supporting the US in the Iran war, following a private meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. Rutte described the meeting as 'very frank' despite clear disagreements. Trump expressed doubts about the alliance, threatening to withdraw, while Rutte emphasized that many European countries had provided logistical support.

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