President Trump's demeanor shifted dramatically at the NATO summit, moving from public criticism to expressions of "love" for the alliance. Leaders focused on defense spending and geopolitical conflicts, avoiding topics like the World Cup to prevent irritation.
President Trump's unpredictable shifts in demeanor and focus at the NATO summit highlight ongoing tensions within the alliance regarding defense spending and geopolitical strategy, potentially impacting international security cooperation.
NATO leaders at the alliance's summit informally agreed to avoid discussing the World Cup with U.S. President Donald Trump, concerned that the topic could irritate him during critical negotiations. The summit's agenda was already shifted by Trump's recent strikes on Iran and revocation of oil export licenses, moving focus from defense spending to geopolitical conflict. Leaders also aimed to reassure Trump about financial commitments, with a goal for members to spend 5% of GDP on defense by 2035. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed he would not mention Belgium's World Cup victory over the U.S. Trump's demeanor shifted notably during the summit, moving from public criticism to expressions of "love" for the alliance and thanking leaders for their contributions. He also signaled a potential reversal of the F-35 ban for Turkey, despite opposition.
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