Overview
- Trump and the White House blasted NATO as having "failed" after a tense Washington meeting with Secretary‑General Mark Rutte.
- Politico reported attendees called the closed‑door exchange a "tirade of insults," and Rutte later said Trump was clearly disappointed with many allies.
- The dispute centers on U.S. demands for concrete European commitments within days to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy.
- Several European governments signaled only conditional, defensive roles tied to a ceasefire and a clear plan, and Rutte noted allies are already providing bases, logistics and overflight rights.
- The Wall Street Journal reported the administration is weighing troop withdrawals from certain NATO countries, naming Spain and possibly Germany, though no moves have been announced.