Foreign leaders woo Trump on NATO: ‘Maybe the cringe works’

Published June 25, 2025 8:01pm ET



The NATO allies are breathing a little easier after President Donald Trump left this year’s leaders’ summit at The Hague.

Trump departed the Netherlands on Wednesday after a whirlwind day during which NATO allies, led by Secretary-General Mark Rutte, appealed to the president about the importance of the alliance and were rewarded with his recommitment to the group.

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