NATO leaders join King Wilhelm Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands in a household photograph on 24 June 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands.© Haiyun Jiang / Getty Images
U.S. president Donald Trump refused to publically confirm that he would unconditionally defend America's NATO allies in the event of an attack on 1 of them.He spoke on Tuesday on his way to the summit of the Hague organization.
You know that, right?
But I am obliged to be their friend.
You know, I have made friends with many of these leaders” “He added.When asked to explain his position aboard Air Force One, the president said: “I am committed to saving lives. I am devoted to life and safety. And I will give you an exact definition erstwhile I get there.”NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, for his part, told reporters that "there is no uncertainty that the United States is entirely devoted to NATO, completely dedicated to Article 5".
Rutte late sent a delightful letter to Trump, praising him "strong action in Iran" and promising “Another large success“ at the top of the Hague.Trump, who sometimes spoke disrespectfully about the alliance, has long urged members to increase defence spending.
At the beginning of this year he broke ranks, resuming direct talks with Russia and refusing to give Ukraine the unconditional support she enjoyed for his predecessor, erstwhile president Joe Biden.A change in American politics prompted European NATO members to consider leaving Washington's reliance on defence.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this week that Europe cannot afford ‘steaking’ on U.S. safety issues.
In April, French president Emmanuel Macron stated that Europe must recognise that there will be no "geopolitical priority" for the US in the coming years.
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source:https://www.rt.com/news/620459-trump-nato-article-five/
