NATO chief to visit the White House after Trump's threats to leave alliance

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NATO chief to visit the White House after Trump's threats to leave alliance
April 8, 2026
6:47 AM ET
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with President Trump Wednesday amid tensions over the alliance.
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NATO chief to visit the White House after Trump's threats to leave alliance
April 8, 2026
6:47 AM ET
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Teri Schultz
NATO chief to visit the White House after Trump's threats to leave alliance
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with President Trump Wednesday amid tensions over the alliance.
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This article covers nato, trump, alliance topics. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 79.