Trump Assures NATO Allies of US Commitment to Remain in Alliance

During the NATO summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump reassured his European allies that the United States plans to remain a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a source who attended the meeting stated on Wednesday.

The source, who requested anonymity, told Agence France-Presse that Trump addressed the allies in the summit's plenary session, declaring, "We want to stay with you."

Previously, Trump had set a condition for the US to continue its security commitment to NATO, demanding that member countries increase their defense spending to 5% of their gross domestic product. He warned of a potential US withdrawal if some countries failed to meet this target.

In related news, Bloomberg reported that NATO is considering canceling its 2027 summit to avoid a confrontation with Trump.

The NATO summit, concluding on Wednesday in Ankara, brought together 36 heads of state and government, including representatives from several Gulf countries.