Trump and NATO chief meet in Florida to discuss global security
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday. They discussed global security issues, marking Rutte's first meeting with Trump since the election on November 5. NATO's statement did not provide specific details about their 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 suggested that some allies rely too heavily on U.S. military support.