NATO: Mark Rutte on a rescue mission to appease Donald Trump

Mark Rutte visits the White House with the aim of defusing Donald Trump’s dissatisfaction with NATO and dissuading the US president from potentially withdrawing from the alliance. How successful the Secretary General is in this endeavor may become clear by the time of the NATO summit in Ankara in early July.

09. April 2026
A notably warmer atmosphere: Mark Rutte meeting Donald Trump at the White House a year ago. (Imago / Abacapress)

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Last updated: 09. April 2026