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Trump complains NATO ‘wasn’t there when we needed them’ after talks with alliance leader Rutte

Earlier Wednesday, President Trump met with Secretary-General Rutte amid renewed criticism of NATO, claiming, "NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN."
Trump's frustration intensified after the Iran war began at the end of February, with the president insisting that securing the Strait is the responsibility of countries depending on oil flow, not the United States.
Sen Mitch McConnell issued a statement supporting the alliance, noting, "Following the Sept 11th attacks, NATO allies sent their young servicemembers to fight and die alongside America's own in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Trump Complains About NATO After Meeting with Leader Rutte

President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a private meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday Trump Complains About NATO After Meeting with Leader Rutte.

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President Trump Signals The U.S. May Withdraw From NATO: 'They Weren't There When We Needed Them"

President Trump has sounded off on NATO. On Wednesday evening, President Trump took to Truth Social to let NATO partners know he’s not happy with them. Trump stated in all caps, “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM.” “And they won’t be there when we need them again,” added Trump. Trump concluded his message by writing, “Remember Greenland.” Take a look: “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN. REM…

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