BREAKING: NATO Chief to meet US President next week as Trump mulls alliance exit

Apr 04, 2026

NATO Chief Mark Rutte prepares for a crucial meeting with President Trump amid rising tensions over Iran conflict support. The meeting comes as the United States expresses dissatisfaction with NATO allies’ limited involvement in Iran-related military operations. Rutte’s itinerary includes discussions with Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth in Washington next week. Trump has questioned the relevance of NATO, calling the 77-year-old alliance ‘ineffective’ and lacking meaningful military contribution in current conflicts