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NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more
European members say Trump’s latest summit meetings eased little tension, and NATO officials warn relations with the United States could face more strain.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the North Atlantic Council meeting during the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey.
NATO has weathered another storm from President Donald Trump, but European members of the military alliance are bracing for more turbulence ahead in relations with the U.S. president.
A defense minister accused NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte of conveying a "totally misleading message" regarding U.S. aircraft support, highlighting internal divisions within the alliance.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters the alliance's credibility remains intact, emphasizing the ability to deter Moscow despite ongoing friction.
Alliance officials are bracing for more volatility ahead, as some members expressed doubt that the summit could undo the damage of recent months of division.