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Trump shifts NATO focus from spending to 'loyalty' ahead of summit

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Mark Rutte, NATO's secretary general, has employed flattery to maintain U.S. commitment to the alliance, particularly concerning Donald Trump's demands. Initially focused on increased defense spending, Trump has shifted his focus to demanding "loyalty" from member states. Despite Rutte's efforts, including presenting data on increased spending and job creation, Trump remains critical, citing dissatisfaction with allies' stances on issues like the Iran war. AI

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Trump shifts NATO focus from spending to 'loyalty' ahead of summit

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    First money, now ‘loyalty’: Trump’s demands test Nato chief’s flattery tactics

    Since he started work as Nato secretary general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance, employing outright flattery to dissuade US President Donald Trump from acting on threats…

  2. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Lorne Cook, The Associated Press ·

    Trump moves the goalposts for NATO after demanding members spend more. ‘We don’t need their money — we don’t need anything. I just want loyalty’

    Trump suggested he might have skipped the upcoming summit entirely were it not being hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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