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Ahead of meeting, Trump rips NATO for failing to come through for U.S. against Iran

Apr 9, 2026Center Right

President Trump excoriated NATO Wednesday ahead of his scheduled meeting with its top official, saying the international alliance flopped dramatically when it didn't help the U.S. during its military strike on Iran.

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