Trump Brands NATO a “Paper Tiger” Ahead of Rutte Visit
Former President Donald Trump criticized NATO ahead of Secretary General Mark Rutte’s trip to Washington. He recalled asking alliance members for more support but said they refused, calling NATO a “paper tiger” that Vladimir Putin does not fear. Trump also expressed frustration over Greenland, suggesting Denmark should hand it over. He added that non-NATO partners like South Korea, Australia, and Japan fell short in the Iran conflict. He praised Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE for their support. These remarks come before planned talks between Rutte, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The comments mark another tense moment between Trump and the defense alliance. (Original reporting referenced from leading international news outlets)
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