Event Brief
Trump Criticizes NATO During Meeting with Alliance Chief
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Summary: The US president states NATO was absent during critical moments in the Iran war.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Criticism of NATO
WHEN: Apr 08, 2026 at 9:59 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump claims NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' during the Iran war.
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