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An absolute embarrassment... "I was very disappointed in NATO. And frankly, if it weren't held in Turkey, where my friend happens to be a very strong leader, it's possible that I wouldn't have attended." - Trump speaking at the NATO summit

[2/2] attending the NATO summit in Turkey, believes that the disastrous defeat of the US team may affect the mood of US President Trump, and then affect the atmosphere of the NATO summit. He said that he does not want to provoke the other party at the meeting. (Xinhua News Agency)

Trump opened his part of the summit with a stream of threats. Standing beside Erdoğan, he said he was “very disappointed with NATO” and berated the European powers for refusing to join the war on Iran.

Aaron Parnas: Trump is considering abandoning NATO. At the alliance’s summit in Turkey, Trump said he has been “very disappointed” with NATO and suggested he might not have attended the meeting if it were not hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. See comment

[2/2] attending the NATO summit in Turkey, believes that the disastrous defeat of the US team may affect the mood of US President Trump, and then affect the atmosphere of the NATO summit. He said that he does not want to provoke the other party at the meeting. (Xinhua News Agency)

Trump, who has often upended NATO gatherings with complaints that European allies did not spend enough on defense, had said he would not have attended this year’s summit had it not been for his close ties with Erdogan.

Trump, at the NATO summit in Ankara, insulted, offended, and rambled during press conferences. Unable to distinguish between Japan and Iran, Putin and Zelensky, he also exposed a critical weakness in the new Qatari Air Force One. Unless he cedes control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, we are stuck.

Trump hits out NATO before joining the alliance’s meeting in Ankara U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO as he held a joint news conference with bloc’s secretary-general Mark Rutte on Wednesday in Ankara, before the 36th summit of heads of s...

"In Ankara, Türkiye, for a two-day summit of the countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), President Donald J. Trump told reporters he was “very disappointed with NATO” because it had not backed its war on Iran." July 7, 2026 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Trump is currently for the NATO summit in Turkey. European diplomats were prepared for him to make his war against Iran a topic in Ankara - more precisely: the lack of military aid from Europeans. And that's how it happened. Trump was "very disappointed" by behavior of the allies in the Iran war. 2/

Trump still ‘disappointed’ with Nato, says US should control Greenland as summit kicks off US President Donald Trump doubled down on his criticism of Nato member states’ refusal to aid Washington’s military operation in the Middle East, while noting that his country would consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey after years of deadlock. In his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, the US president, who arrived in Ankara to attend this year’s Nato summit, said he was “very disappointed” with fellow Nato member states during Washington’s military operation...

🇺🇸🇪🇺👀 The first day of the NATO summit in Ankara disappointed allies due to Trump's "abrupt start," - Politico. Trump lashed out at his NATO partners with a series of accusations. He declared that the war in Ukraine does not affect US interests and Greenland should be under US control.

ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut trade ties with Spain and made renewed claims on Greenland, irking another NATO ally Denmark. By Lili Bayer, Andrew Gray and Humeyra Pamuk AL-MONITOR

From Spain trade to Greenland threats: Key points from Trump's NATO comments US President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies Wednesday at a summit in Ankara, as the fallout from his war with Iran threatened to overshadow the key gathering. Trump declared the Iran ceasefire was "over", then took aim at NATO allies who failed to back his campaign against Tehran. And he insisted he still wanted Greenland, calling European resistance to his stance a "big problem". Angela Diffley takes a look at some of the main takeaways from the US president's remarks.

[1/8] 2026-07-08 18:21:28 - [Trump strongly criticized allies on the first day of the NATO summit] The NATO summit opened in Ankara, Türkiye, on Wednesday. On the first day of the meeting, U.S. President Trump expressed strong dissatisfaction with NATO allies and the previous U.S.

So much for "ironclad unity." Trump’s erratic performance at the Ankara NATO summit—using the stage to blast allies for not backing the Iran conflict, threatening trade with Spain, and randomly demanding Greenland again—has left the alliance fractured and frustrated. 🌍💔 #NATO #Ankara2026

Don of disorder: Allies duck as Trump picks fights from Madrid to Tehran President Trump's recent actions have disrupted peace talks and strained relations with NATO allies. He declared the Iran peace deal over and threatened further military action. Trump also criticized Spain and Denmark, and insulted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. These unpredictable decisions create deep anxiety among European nations regarding US security commitments. Alliances once considered permanent now appear dependent on one man's personal preferences and moods.

Live Updates: Trump Lashes Out at Europe at NATO Summit President Trump assailed allies for not joining the war in Iran, called Spain “hopeless” and repeated his desire to control Greenland. His criticism cast a pall over a meeting critical for NATO’s future.

[1/8] 2026-07-08 18:21:28 - [Trump strongly criticized allies on the first day of the NATO summit] The NATO summit opened in Ankara, Türkiye, on Wednesday. On the first day of the meeting, U.S. President Trump expressed strong dissatisfaction with NATO allies and the previous U.S.

NATO leaders meet in Ankara after Trump rekindles disputes over Iran, Greenland <p>By Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray</p><p>ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - NATO’s Europeanleadersaimto convince Donald Trumpon Wednesdaytore-committothemilitaryallianceat a summit in Ankaraafterthe U.S. president revived his disputes with them over the Iran warand Greenland.</p><p>Following his arrival in the Turkish capital on Tuesday, Trump said he might have boycotted the summit had it not been for his friendship with the host, President Tayyip Erdogan, and he did not rule out further troop withdrawals from Europe.</p>

At another NATO Summit, President Trump offered a broad range of rambling comments from calling Iranian leaders "scum," insulting European leaders, and how he has changed world perceptions of the US. He may be right that the world isn't laughing at us, but the Dogs worry it may be worse.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO partners and Iran at a NATO summit in Turkey, expressing dissatisfaction with their support for his foreign policies and ceasefire efforts. https://civitas.paramain.com/issue/303

Trump at the NATO summit: "I was very disappointed with NATO. Frankly, if it weren't held in Turkey, where my friend happens to be a very strong leader, a very strong person, it's possible that I wouldn't have attended."

Trump slams NATO allies for not joining Iran war effort - CNBC PresidentDonald Trumpon Tuesday slammed the U.S.'NATO alliesover their reluctance to get involved in theIran war, before asserting that the U.S. does not need any help with its ongoingmilitary operations. The alliance of 32 European and North American nations is "making a very foolish mistake," Trump said in the Oval Office during a meeting with the prime minister of Ireland, which is not a NATO member. Trump, a longtime NATO critic who has accused the organization of taking advantage of the U.S.' spending and military strength, called the members' hesitance to join the Iran war "a great test, because we don't need them, but they should have been there." Trump has claimed in recent days that numerous countries would bejoining a coalitionto aid the U.S. in Iran, including by helping to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route that has been choked off amid the war. He hascalled on"the Countries of the World that receive Oil through the Hormuz Strait" to "take care of that passage." But so far,no NATO countrieshave firmly committed to doing so. In aTruth Social postearlier Tuesday, Trump said he was "n…

The main takeaways from NATO’s summit in Turkey https://www.byteseu.com/2178706/ ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — NATO’s summit in Turkey on Wednesday had threatened to go off the rails even before U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterparts sat down to work. But the leaders renewed their vow to …

In Ankara, Türkiye, for a two-day summit of the countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), President Donald J. Trump told reporters he was “very disappointed with NATO” because it had not backed its war on Iran. “We weren’t treated well... open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Trump left the NATO summit in Ankara calling allies "very disappointing" — singling out Italy, Germany and France for not backing the US in Iran. ABC News reports roughly $72 billion in new arms deals closed anyway. And that's the mews.

Disappointment with NATO, refusal to negotiate with Iran: Trump’s key statements The US president said that he has no intention of negotiating with Iran and also insulted the country’s leadership

Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit? US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit to criticise the lack of support for his war on Iran, and revive his interest in taking over Gre... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cn75n0lyzedo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Heather Cox Richardson Jul 8, 2026 In Ankara, Türkiye, for a 2-day summit of the countries in NATO, Trump told reporters he was “very disappointed with NATO” because it had not backed its war on Iran. “We weren’t treated well because we did something in Iran,” he said....🙄

July 7, 2026 In Ankara, Türkiye, for a two-day summit of the countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), President Donald J. Trump told reporters he was “very disappointed with NATO” because it had not backed its war on Iran…. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-7-2026

Trump says he 'tested' NATO allies as summit opens in Ankara DW News July 7, 2026 Trump quickly set a confrontational tone, criticizing allies over burden-sharing, praising Tayyip Erdogan and expressing disappointment over NATO's lack of support for his war against Iran. youtu.be/F6MlFKeWPBE?...

Trump hits out at NATO before joining alliance’s meeting in Ankara U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO as he held a joint news conference with the bloc’s secretary-general, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday in Ankara, before the 36th summit of head...

Trump lashes out at NATO allies during key summit in Ankara https://www.byteseu.com/2177071/ US President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies Wednesday at a summit in Ankara, as the fallout from his war with Iran threatened to overshadow the key gathering.   With tensions peaking after an …

July 7, 2026 In Ankara, Türkiye, for a two-day summit of the countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), President Donald J. Trump told reporters he was “very disappointed with NATO” because it had not backed its war on Iran….

Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit? US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit to criticise the lack of support for his war on Iran, and revive his interest in taking over Greenland.

Trump lashes out at allies as key NATO summit begins With tensions peaking after an overnight flareup between U.S. and Iranian forces, Mr. Trump declared the Iran ceasefire was “over”, then took aim at NATO allies who failed to back his campaign against Tehran

open.substack.com/pub/heatherc... “In Ankara, Türkiye, for a two-day summit of the countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), President Donald J. Trump told reporters he was “very disappointed with NATO” because it had not backed its war on Iran.”

"The meeting of NATO leaders in Turkey was two summits. The first had Pres. Trump, with his steady stream of complaints, grievances, and insults aimed at his NATO colleagues and with his decision during the meeting to unleash new airstrikes against Iran. The second summit belonged to the […]

US President Donald Trump took aim at his NATO partners at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday (July 8), saying he was unhappy with the alliance for pushing back against his efforts to take control of Greenland and for not supporting his war in Iran. apnews.com/article/nato...

[1/8] 2026-07-08 18:21:28 - [Trump strongly criticized allies on the first day of the NATO summit] The NATO summit opened in Ankara, Türkiye, on Wednesday. On the first day of the meeting, U.S. President Trump expressed strong dissatisfaction with NATO allies and the previous U.S.

Trump lashes out at NATO allies during key summit in Ankara US President Donald Trump on Wednesday insisted he still wanted Greenland, calling European resistance to his stance a "big problem". He added that he considered Spain a "terrible partner in NATO". The comments come on the final day of a two-day summit in Ankara.

'I'm not happy with NATO': Trump expresses frustration with alliance at Turkey summit <p>NATO leaders convened in Turkey to address military spending and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with President Donald Trump set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.</p>

"Nato will hold its annual summit in Ankara, Turkey, this month amid uncertainty about US commitment to the alliance. On Wednesday, US president Donald Trump said he felt “let down” by European allies who did not allow the US air force to bomb Iran from airfields in their countries."

U.S-NATO summit:Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland. id not threaten to withdraw the US from NATO entirely, something Trump technically can’t do unilaterally but was still a serious concern for European officials.

Trump says he was testing people in his Iran War. Trump repeated his frustration with the alliance, and said that if the NATO summit “weren’t held in Turkey, where my friend happens to be a very strong leader, a very strong person, it’s possible that I wouldn’t have attended”.

[1/8] 2026-07-08 18:21:28 - [Trump strongly criticized allies on the first day of the NATO summit] The NATO summit opened in Ankara, Türkiye, on Wednesday. On the first day of the meeting, U.S. President Trump expressed strong dissatisfaction with NATO allies and the previous U.S.

trump is mistaken if he thinks this summit has to do with what he wants. This has to do with what is best for NATO. His brooding is of ZERO consequence. Live Updates: Trump Lashes Out at Europe at NATO Summit www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07... the diminishing of American superpower

Marco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summit | Nato https://www.byteseu.com/2051952/ Donald Trump is disappointed that Nato allies refused to become more actively involved in attacking Iran, the US secretary of state has said, setting up what could become a fraught …

Trump’s European allies Iran NATO summit where he lobbed criticisms https://www.europesays.com/people/144954/ NATO leaders pose for a family photo during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. Saul…

NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters <p>By Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray</p><p>ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - NATO's European leaders aim to convince Donald Trump on Wednesday to re-commit to the military alliance at a summit in Ankara after the U.S. President revived disputes over the Iran warand Greenland and launched a new wave of strikes on Iran. </p><p>On arriving in the Turkish capital on Tuesday, Trump took swipes at allies for not standing by the U.S. on the Iran war and said he might have boycotted the meeting had it not been for his friendship with the host, President Tayyip Erdogan.</p>

Next NATO summit in Albania in doubt amid US reluctance and low defence spending <p>By Lili Bayer, Gram Slattery, Andrew Gray and Fatos Bytyci</p><p>BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON/TIRANA, June 30 (Reuters) - As NATO leaders prepare for a summit in Turkey next week, plans for an alliance summit in Albania next year have been thrown into doubt due to resistance from the Trump administration and dissatisfaction among NATO members with Tirana's low defence spending, a NATO diplomat, European official and three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.</p>

NATO leaders privately workshopped which trigger words to use & avoid in Trump's presence. They anticipated a clown show. The Ankara summit in five Trump quotes: Iranians are perverse. Spain is a lost cause. NATO does not make me happy. euobserver.com/226533/the-n...

Trump disrupts NATO summit with Spain, Iran remarks - Pakistan Today At the NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump shifted focus from allied unity by attacking Spain, dismissing the Iran ceasefire and again seeking US control of Greenland. His remarks drew responses from Spain and Denmark and added to tensions within the alliance. News Desk July 8, 2026 ANKARA: A NATO summit meant to highlight allied cohesion was overshadowed on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump targeted Spain, declared he no longer wanted to engage with Iran and renewed his demand that the United States should control Greenland. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary Mark Rutte in the Turkish capital, Trump lashed out at Madrid over burden-sharing in the alliance and over its stance during the Iran war. He said he had instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to stop trade with Spain, widening an already visible dispute between Washington and Madrid. The summit had been expected to showcase European backing for Ukraine and underline fresh defence commitments. At least $50 billion in defence initiatives had been announced on Tuesday, part of an effort by European NATO members to demonstrate they were increa…