"I don't see the US leaving NATO. The American nuclear umbrella is the ultimate guarantor of security here in Europe. And I am convinced that it will remain so."
"President Trump is clearly disappointed with some NATO members. I understand his frustration. This was a very frank, very open discussion, but also a discussion between two good friends."
"Oh yes, I would say [it's] beyond reconsideration. I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and (Russian President Vladimir) Putin knows that too."
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte dismissed rumors of the US withdrawing from NATO, affirming that the US nuclear umbrella remains crucial for European security. Rutte acknowledged President Trump's frustrations with NATO members but emphasized the importance of the alliance. Trump has expressed skepticism about NATO's effectiveness, labeling it a 'paper tiger.' However, a US withdrawal from NATO would require a two-thirds Senate majority, making it an unlikely scenario. Rutte's comments reflect a commitment to maintaining strong transatlantic ties.
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