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NATO's Rutte looks to soothe Trump's criticisms ahead of alliance summit next month
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with President Donald Trump to address Trump's criticisms of the alliance, particularly regarding European allies' military spending and support during the Iran conflict. Trump has threatened to leave NATO, while the U.S. reviews its European military presence, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized allies for not supporting U.S. actions in Iran.
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