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Trump Rebukes NATO Chief in Oval Office Over Europe’s Support for Iran Campaign
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 24, 2026
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Donald Trump sharply rebuked NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during an Oval Office meeting on Wednesday night. The two argued over Europe’s role in the war with Iran, and Trump said he wanted loyalty, not money, from U.S. allies. The dispute comes as tensions rise over European base access, consultation failures, and U.S. troop movements in Europe.
- 01Rutte praised Trump and tried to show Europe backed the Iran campaign.
- 02Trump dismissed Rutte’s claims and said the allies “didn’t” stand with the U.S.
- 03Trump attacked Italy, Britain, Germany, France and Spain for disloyalty.
- 04European restrictions and criticism over Iran deepened tensions with NATO.
- 05The U.S. ordered troop withdrawals from Europe, threatening the alliance.
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