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Trump praises Erdoğan, pressures Europe on NATO and defense

At the NATO Summit, President Trump kept a cool tone with several European leaders while praising Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and pressing allies on defense commitments.

Published Jul 7, 2026, 5:18 PM EDT | WFMZZ

At the NATO Summit Tuesday, President Donald Trump remained icy toward key European leaders but complimented Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He also used the gathering to press European allies on NATO and defense responsibilities.