At the NATO summit in The Hague, Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed eagerness for a successful meeting with Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of keeping him on message. Trump's prior actions, particularly a controversial bombing in Iran, led Rutte to commend him in messages released during Trump's flight. However, Trump's ambiguous response when asked about NATO's article 5 guarantee raised concerns about his commitment to the alliance. His unpredictable nature has prompted allies to manage his mood carefully in this summit setting, especially after his previous suggestion of the US potentially leaving NATO.
‘Congratulations and thank you for your decisive action in Iran, that was truly extraordinary, and something no one else dared to do.’
‘There’s numerous definitions of article 5, you know that, right? But I'm committed to being their friends.’
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