Daily brief
President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington to discuss the possibility of the United States leaving the military alliance. The White House confirmed that a potential US withdrawal was on the agenda, as Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO allies for insufficient defense spending. The meeting comes amid broader tensions over the US role in the alliance and follows recent clashes over the Iran conflict.
Trump's team is reportedly exploring punishment for NATO countries that did not support the US in the Iran war.
NATO chief Rutte said some allies failed a US test, while the White House accused NATO of turning its back on the US in the Iran conflict.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz sought to mend ties with Trump through NATO talks.
Czech President Petr Pavel will lead a delegation to the upcoming NATO summit.