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Trump's NATO Critique
Trump declared NATO wasn't there when we needed them, after a tense meeting with Rutte.
“Trump criticized NATO, labeling it a paper tiger”
The White House press secretary quoted Trump saying the alliance was tested and they failed.
Rutte described the meeting as very frank, acknowledging the president was clearly disappointed.
Trump extended his attack by resurrecting his Greenland obsession.
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Several NATO countries resisted supporting the U.S.-Israeli military campaign.
Rutte noted that some countries had failed to live up to commitments.
Trump threatened to punish NATO members that did not contribute.
The U.S. has approximately 84,000 troops stationed across Europe.
Uncertain Future for Transatlantic Alliance
Trump did not say he was pulling the U.S. out of NATO.
“Trump appears to have set his eyes on Greenland again while venting frustration at NATO”
The threat hung over the alliance as it faced a crisis from simultaneous wars.
Trump's fixation on Greenland resurfaced at the worst possible moment.
The transatlantic alliance faced its most severe test in decades.