Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and NATO envoy Matt Whitaker are in Brussels to reassure NATO allies of U.S. Commitment amid concerns about President Donald Trump's stance on NATO.
- Rubio stated that media hysteria about Trump’s intentions regarding NATO is unwarranted during his discussions with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
- European allies are worried about possible U.S. Troop withdrawals and are seeking clarity on U.S. Security plans, as around 100,000 U.S. Troops remain stationed in Europe.
- Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp emphasized the need for European NATO nations to increase defense spending to strengthen their security responsibilities.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio works to reassure NATO countries
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- On the global stage in Brussels Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure fellow NATO countries that President Donald Trump is on their side. "Some of this hysteria and hyperbole that I see in the global media and some domestic media in the United States about NATO is unwarranted," Rubio said. Rubio's trip comes as President Trump has floated the idea of withdrawing U.S. troops and equipment from th…
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