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Trump criticizes NATO allies as Marines head to Middle East
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM ET
Summary: President Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' while announcing more U.S. Marines are deployed to the Middle East.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: criticizes NATO allies and discusses military deployment
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 11:45 AM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: Remarks made during a White House event honoring U.S. Navy Midshipmen
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