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At NATO summit, anxious Europeans extend a hand to placate Trump![]() Early in President Donald Trump’s second term, European leaders and many U.S. defense and security experts were anticipating this week’s NATO summit with foreboding. Would Mr. Trump, who had expressed hostility and disdain for the transatlantic alliance in his first term – even musing about pulling the United States out – make good on his threats? Might 2025 be the year that the American security blanket wrapped around Europe since World War II unraveled? But as NATO leaders gather at The Hague for a two-day summit beginning Tuesday, the deep worries have been replaced by an “oof” of relief – or at least a “So far, so good.” Why We Wrote This A story focused on Cooperation Despite some tensions over Iran, and disagreements over Ukraine, European members of NATO think they can deliver enough of what President Donald Trump wants to keep him committed to the alliance and to European security. No one thinks sunshine has replaced all the clouds hanging over the transatlantic partnership. And Mr. Trump’s decision to attack Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend will add some tension to the proceedings, as that action ran counter to European preferences for a diplomatic agreement about Iran’s nuclear program. But there is a sense that the summit will appease Mr. Trump enough to
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