Trump Stands Firm on NATO: “America’s Leadership Keeps NATO Strong”

In a bold statement, President Trump reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering commitment to NATO, declaring that the alliance remains a force to be reckoned with as long as America continues to lead it. Trump highlighted that NATO’s strength against global threats, like Russia and China, is due to U.S. leadership. While other countries fall short of their obligations, America is the backbone of the alliance, ensuring global security. Under Trump, NATO remains a powerful deterrent against rogue regimes.

In a defining moment for global security, President Donald J. Trump achieved a monumental victory for the United States and its allies, brokering an historic deal to dramatically increase defense contributions across the NATO alliance — and marking a new era of shared responsibility and strength against global threats.

The agreement was met with widespread praise at home and across the world.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: “Would you ever think that this would be the result of this summit if he would not have been re-elected president? … I think he deserves all the praise.”

Finnish President Alexander Stubb: “We’re witnessing the birth of a new NATO … This is a big win, I think, for both President Trump and I think it’s also a big win for Europe.”

Polish President Andrzej Duda: “Without the support and without the leadership of Donald Trump, it would be impossible.”

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal: “It’s a historic moment that we will be ramping up defense expenditure to five percent. I strongly, and Estonia strongly, support it.”

Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen: “I think he’s exactly right when he says that Europe needs to spend more.”

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas: “Allies seem to be united. I think the understanding is everybody needs to do more for defense because we are living in very turbulent times.”

Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski: “We should give credit where credit is due. President Trump was right in his first term when he said that allies were not fulfilling their own commitments from previous summits.”

CNN’s Joseph Ataman and Clare Sebastian: “A diplomatic masterstroke.”

POLITICO.eu: “Big win for Trump”

Associated Press: “After less than 24 hours on the ground in the Netherlands, Trump headed back to Washington having secured a major policy change he’s pushed for since 2017: a significant boost in defense spending by other NATO countries.”

The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: “Trump Wins the Battle of NATO”

Foreign affairs analyst Jasmine El-Gamal: “It’s something that Trump is going to tout as an achievement, and he wouldn’t be wrong in doing so … It was clear that Trump is the mover and shaker and that he sets the tone and agenda.”

Le Monde: “Trump triumphant after NATO leaders agree on defense spending hike”