Key Highlights
- would "always be there for NATO," while accusing the alliance of not sharing the same commitment to aiding the U. S.
- "We will always be there for NATO, even if they won’t be there for us," the president wrote in a lengthy Truth Social post. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt underscored Trump's statement of commitment to NATO during a briefing on Wednesday.
- When pressed further about the issue, she underscored the increase in NATO allies' spending that occurred as a result of Trump's push.
- The president claimed responsibility for strengthening NATO, saying that his work has served as the main deterrence for China and Russia.
- TRUMP WARNS 'SICK' SOUTH AMERICAN LEADER, REITERATES 'WE NEED GREENLAND' FOR NATIONAL SECURITY President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attend the start of a NATO leaders summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 25, 2025.
