President Trump took to social media to showcase a message from NATO Secretary-General Rutte, heaping praise on the President’s actions regarding Iran and his success in driving allies towards the 5% GDP defense spending commitment. The Secretary-General confirmed there were no objections to the public release of this communication.
Trump’s highlighting of this endorsement comes during his trip to The Hague for the NATO summit. This crucial summit aims to solidify lasting European peace, with leaders striving to meet the increased defense spending targets. The President described his actions against Iran as ‘extraordinary’ and ‘bold’.