NATO chief meets Trump in Florida to discuss global security issues

theglobeandmail.com

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, to discuss global security issues. This meeting marks Rutte's first engagement with Trump since his election on November 5. The NATO statement did not provide specific details about the discussions. Rutte previously expressed optimism about working with Trump to strengthen the alliance. Trump has historically criticized NATO, questioning the defense spending of member nations. He has described allies as overly reliant on U.S. military support.


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