Overview

• NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, for talks on global security issues facing the alliance.
• The meeting, Rutte's first with Trump since his election victory, covered topics such as NATO defense contributions and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
• Trump has previously criticized NATO members for insufficient defense spending and suggested limiting U.S. support for allies who fail to meet financial targets.
• Concerns persist among European allies about Trump's potential stance on NATO commitments and military aid to Ukraine during his second term.
• Rutte also met with Mike Waltz, Trump's pick for national security adviser, to discuss collective strategies for addressing global threats, including Russia's actions and alliances with North Korea.