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It comes amid rising fears amongst European international locations over Trump’s impression on the alliance, given his earlier feedback questioning the worth of NATO and threatening to not defend members who do not pay sufficient into the group.
Rutte, who formally turned NATO’s secretary-general in October, additionally met with U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz, Trump’s decide for nationwide safety adviser.
“A powerful NATO that restores deterrence and peace requires all member nations to do their half commensurate with their financial power!” Waltz mentioned on X following the assembly.
Rutte, who was Dutch prime minister for nearly 14 years, was seen as having a greater relationship with Trump than many different European officers throughout his final presidency.
