EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 24 MIN
NATO future uncertain as Trump 'considers' pulling out
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US President Donald Trump says he is considering pulling out of NATO over the alliance's unwillingness to support the US-Israeli war on Iran.Mark Rutte has strongly backed Washington and Trump's war on Iran, arguing that the move is intended to make the world safer, putting him at odds with several European allies who oppose the conflict.Rutte has claimed that NATO is stronger under Trump, pointing to increased defence spending commitments, with members now aiming for 5% of GDP. But is the NATO chief doing whatever he can to keep Trump on side so he doesn't pull out of NATO?Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:Patrick BuryFormar Nato AnalystRachel RizzoSenior Fellow at the Observer Research FoundationOliver DrewesFormer EU Commission SpokespersonTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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