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NATO: How Did European Leaders Respond To Trump's Remarks

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged Trump's disappointment but noted that European countries had supported U.S. operations by allowing American aircraft to operate from bases across Europe.

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President Donald Trump left the NATO summit in Ankara without securing new commitments from alliance members to support the U.S. in its renewed conflict with Iran.

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Trump criticized several NATO allies, saying they refused to assist the United States against what he called the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. He said he had partly sought their support as a test of the alliance's loyalty, although he maintained that the U.S. did not require military assistance.

According to CNBC, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged Trump's disappointment but noted that European countries had supported U.S. operations by allowing American aircraft to operate from bases across Europe.

The report said Trump also renewed criticism of NATO's defense burden-sharing and again suggested the U.S. could reduce its military presence in Europe.

European leaders, however, downplayed those remarks, expressing confidence that Washington remains committed to NATO while reaffirming plans to increase defense spending in response to Russia's security threat.

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