"NATO Is Stepping Up": Donald Trump Praises NATO Chief Rutte, Criticizes U.S. Spending on Alliance

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26pm on 13 Mar 2025,Thursday International

Former U.S. President Donald Trump praised NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, saying, “NATO is stepping up through this man.” Trump credited Rutte for strengthening the alliance and supporting efforts to end the war. “He only knows how to do a good job,” Trump added, emphasizing his role in securing Rutte’s appointment. However, Trump also repeated concerns about U.S. spending, stating, “We are on the other side of the ocean.” He highlighted a new minerals deal with Ukraine, saying it will “get us something back, a lot back.” Rutte joked he would keep Trump’s praise as a family keepsake.

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