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NATO chief Mark Rutte is flying to the White House to calm President Trump’s growing doubts about the alliance—just as the Pentagon prepares to slash U.S. troops in Europe. Trump’s been blasting NATO for years, accusing allies of not pulling their weight, especially over trade through Hormuz, and even flirting with withdrawal. Rutte, known for his Trump-friendly charm, is hoping to defuse tensions before the big NATO summit. He’s already praised Trump for pushing allies to spend more on defense and downplayed concerns about European bases as minor. With the alliance’s future hanging in the balance, Rutte’s mission is clear: keep America in NATO—even if it means soothing a volatile president.

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