The NATO allies are breathing a little easier after President Donald Trump left this year’s leaders’ summit at The Hague.
Trump departed the Netherlands on Wednesday after a whirlwind day during which NATO allies, led by Secretary-General Mark Rutte, appealed to the president about the importance of the alliance and were rewarded with his recommitment to the group.
“I came here because it was something I’m supposed to be doing, but I left here a little bit differently,” Trump told reporters during his post-summit press conference. “I left here saying that these people really love their countries. It’s not a ripoff. And we’re here to help them protect their country.”
Trump’s change of heart comes after NATO made multiple appeals to Trump even before the summit
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