US EditionTrump says whether he’ll commit to NATO mutual defense guarantee ‘Depends on your definition’
- President Donald Trump traveled to The Hague, Netherlands, on June 24, 2025, to attend a two-day NATO summit focused on defense spending.
- The summit responds to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and aims to boost defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP, following Trump's call for increased contributions.
- Trump cast doubt on the U.S. commitment to NATO's mutual defense clause, Article Five, saying his commitment "depends on the definition," while promising to provide clarity at the summit.
- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte congratulated Trump on achieving consensus for increased defense spending, stating, "Europe is going to pay in a BIG way," while highlighting it is unthinkable Russia could outproduce NATO.
- The summit may deepen European concerns over U.S. reliability amid shifting defense priorities, but most members are expected to endorse the spending increase to deter aggression from Russia.
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Trump casts doubt on NATO defense pledge as alliance confronts Russian threat
President Donald Trump refused to give a clear commitment to NATO’s Article 5 — the alliance’s collective defense clause — as he departed for a pivotal summit in The Hague, raising fresh concerns about his stance on one of NATO’s core principles.When pressed by reporters aboard Air Force One on whether he would uphold the mutual defense obligation, Trump replied, “It depends on your definition of Article 5,” adding, "There’s numerous definitions…
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Trump Arrives in Netherlands for NATO Summit, With Defense Spending High on Agenda - The Thinking Conservative
President Donald Trump arrived in Amsterdam on Tuesday to attend the NATO summit, which is being held in The Hague from June 24 to 25. The post Trump Arrives in Netherlands for NATO Summit, With Defense Spending High on Agenda appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
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