NATO Congratulates Trump

President Donald Trump received high praise Tuesday from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for authorizing precision military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites—action that Rutte said has made both America and Europe “safer than ever.”

The message, which Trump proudly shared on Truth Social, was verified by NATO sources and delivered just before the President departed for the NATO Summit in The Hague. The move comes amid growing concerns about global threats and America’s commitment to national security under President Trump’s leadership.

“Congratulations and thank you for your decisive action in Iran,” Rutte wrote. “This was truly extraordinary—something no other leader dared to do. You’ve made us all safer.”

Rutte continued his message by commending Trump’s leadership as a turning point in history: “You’ve driven the world toward a major shift in global security. No American president in decades has achieved what you’re achieving. Europe is going to pay its fair share—and it’s your victory.”

At the heart of the NATO summit is Trump’s push for increased defense funding. For years, Trump has demanded that NATO allies stop freeloading off American taxpayers. Now, under pressure from his administration, NATO leaders are expected to commit to spending 5% of their GDP on defense.

“It wasn’t easy,” Rutte admitted. “But thanks to President Trump’s pressure, we’ve got them all signed on to 5 percent.”

President Trump clarified that while the 5% defense goal applies to NATO allies, it will not apply to the United States, which already leads the world in military spending and strength.

Spain reportedly secured an exemption, but many nations—like Canada, France, Italy, and Belgium—are still scrambling to figure out how to meet the target. Rutte warned that no nation will be allowed to opt out without consequences.

“NATO has no opt-outs and no side deals,” Rutte said bluntly. “Every ally must carry their share of the burden. That’s how we keep peace through strength.”

The strikes on Iran, combined with tough diplomacy and hard-nosed expectations for NATO spending, are further solidifying President Trump’s position as a world leader who gets results.

For Americans who value national security, military readiness, and real leadership, it’s clear: President Trump is once again putting America first—and the world is taking notice.