NATO’s Trump whisperer visits the White House after Hegseth’s European forces declaration (opens original article in a new tab)

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte meets with Donald Trump to address his criticisms and potential U.S. withdrawal from the alliance, following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's review of U.S. forces in Europe.

• NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte to meet with Donald Trump to address his criticisms and threats of U.S. withdrawal from NATO
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe, echoing Trump's critiques of NATO allies
• Rutte, called a 'Trump whisperer,' aims to prevent U.S. withdrawal and maintain American involvement in NATO
• Rutte has praised Trump's policies despite concerns from some NATO allies