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Rutte to NATO: Admit it — Trump was right
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte endorsed Donald Trump's policies, acknowledging his effectiveness in pushing NATO allies to increase defense spending and modernize militaries. Rutte also validated Trump's criticism of European allies for not supporting the war against Iran, while emphasizing the need for a stronger NATO due to threats from Russia and China.
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