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NATO's Rutte says he has no doubt Trump is committed to mutual defence pact
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on June 24, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026
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NATO's Rutte reassures that the US remains committed to Article 5, despite Trump's remarks suggesting varied interpretations.
NATO's Rutte Confirms U.S. Commitment to Article 5 Defense Pact
THE HAGUE (Reuters) -NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday he had no doubt the United States is committed to the alliance's Article 5 mutual defence clause, after remarks by President Donald Trump cast renewed doubt on his willingness to protect allies.
On his way to a NATO summit in The Hague, Trump said there were "numerous" definitions of Article 5 of the Washington Treaty, which declares that an attack against one NATO member shall be considered an attack against all of them.
"I have no doubt that the U.S. is totally committed to NATO, totally committed to Article 5," Rutte told reporters in The Hague.
(Reporting by Sabine Siebold;Editing by Andrew Gray/Sudip Kar-GuptaEditing by Andrew Gray/Sudip Kar-Gupta)
Key Takeaways
- •Rutte affirms US commitment to NATO's Article 5.
- •Trump's remarks raised doubts about US intentions.
- •Article 5 is crucial for NATO's collective defense.
- •Rutte reassures allies of US support.
- •NATO summit discussions focus on alliance strength.
Frequently Asked Questions about NATO's Rutte says he has no doubt Trump is committed to mutual defence pact
1What did NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte say about the U.S. commitment?
Rutte stated he has no doubt that the U.S. is totally committed to NATO and Article 5.
2What is Article 5 of the Washington Treaty?
Article 5 declares that an attack against one NATO member shall be considered an attack against all members.
3Where was Trump when he made remarks about Article 5?
Trump made his remarks on his way to a NATO summit in The Hague.
4Did Rutte express any doubts about U.S. support for NATO?
No, Rutte expressed complete confidence in the U.S. commitment to NATO.
5Who reported on Rutte's statements regarding NATO?
The article was reported by Sabine Siebold and edited by Andrew Gray and Sudip Kar-Gupta.
