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Trump berates NATO and praises Erdogan as summit starts
NATO leaders plan to unveil arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars as allies seek to show they are meeting U.S. defense demands.
- NATO leaders gathered in Ankara on Tuesday to begin a two-day summit, planning to unveil arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars before meeting President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.
- Trump has criticized NATO members in recent months for failing to support the US during the Iran war, though NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reported European members increased defense spending by around 20% in 2025.
- To replace its aging US-built AWACS fleet, NATO will adopt Saab GlobalEye aircraft, while Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz announced plans for deals including air defense and naval partnerships.
- Amid ongoing US troop withdrawals and reviews, European officials hope Erdogan and Rutte will use their close relationships with Trump to "keep the summit on an even keel."
- Complicating the summit are lingering tensions over Iran, Greenland, and Trump's feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, as Europeans remain concerned about the alliance's future and US commitment to the mutual defense pact.
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Trump praises Erdoğan, pressures Europe on NATO and defense
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump remained icy toward key European leaders at the NATO Summit Tuesday, though he had nothing but good things to say about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
The NATO states are preparing for a difficult summit in Turkey. The reason: US President Donald Trump. He complains once again after his arrival about a lack of help for the US through the alliance.
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