NATO Chief and ‘Trump whisperer’ heads to Washington, calm tensions ahead of pivotal July summit

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, known for his close rapport with former President Trump, is heading to Washington to address escalating tensions within NATO ahead of a crucial summit in July. Rutte, who once referred to the alliance as a “paper tiger,” will focus on mitigating Trump's concerns about Iran, Greenland, and defense spending. This visit underscores the alliance's urgency to manage internal discord and reaffirm its commitment to collective security, highlighting the broader implications for global stability and international relations.