It will go down as the summit where US President Donald Trump learned to stop worrying and love NATO. Trump reveled in gushing praise from leaders in The Hague — including being called “daddy” by alliance chief Mark Rutte — and a pledge to boost defense spending as he had demanded. But it went further than just lapping up flattery. As Trump embraces NATO like never before, after years of bashing other members and threatening to leave, FRANCE 24’s François Picard welcomes Kay Bailey Hutchison, former US Permanent Representative to NATO.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison: 'Europe can count on America, our Congress is overwhelmingly pro-NATO'
Olivia Carter
Olivia Carter is a staff writer at Verda Post, covering human interest stories, lifestyle features, and community news. Her storytelling captures the voices and issues that shape everyday life.