CNBC
Inside NATO's extraordinary 48 hours that revealed Trump's grip on global diplomacy
Thursday, July 9, 2026
NATO held meetings over a 48-hour period in 2026 during which President Trump's statements on alliance commitments and defense spending were issued. Alliance members responded to the statements with various public positions on their own defense contributions and NATO participation. The specific outcomes of the meetings and any formal decisions reached were not detailed in available reports.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/nato-trump-rutte-ukraine-russia-us-iran.html
