US allies apprehensive after capricious Trump changes tune at Nato summit
Summary
President Donald Trump showed mixed feelings at the NATO summit in Ankara, switching from criticism to praise within hours. He criticized some NATO allies but also expressed unity and admiration for leaders like Turkey’s President Erdoğan and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy.Key Facts
- President Trump arrived at the NATO summit angry about a failed ceasefire deal with Iran.
- He called Iran's leadership “scum” and criticized NATO members for not helping in an Iran conflict.
- Trump demanded ending trade with Spain due to its government not meeting defense spending goals.
- Later, he spoke positively about unity at the summit and praised President Zelenskyy of Ukraine.
- Trump expressed a strong personal relationship with Turkey’s President Erdoğan.
- Analysts said Trump’s behavior seemed impulsive and unpredictable.
- Erdoğan was described by some as an autocrat who limits political opposition and press freedom.
- The summit showed contrasting moods, influenced partly by Trump’s chemistry with Erdoğan.
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