A recent meeting was held in Palm Beach, as stated by a NATO representative, Farah Dakhlallah. During his initial term, Trump actively encouraged Europe to increase defense spending and raised concerns about the fairness of the NATO transatlantic alliance. The former Dutch prime minister expressed interest in meeting Trump shortly after his election on November 5 to address the growing concern of closer ties between North Korea and Russia. Trump’s re-election has caused anxiety in Europe about the possibility of him withdrawing crucial military aid for Ukraine. NATO allies emphasize the importance of supporting Kyiv in its conflict with Moscow for the security of both Europe and the United States. Rutte, the former Dutch prime minister, highlighted the collaboration between North Korea, Iran, China, and Russia against Ukraine, with Russia providing technology to North Korea, posing a threat to the US and Europe. Rutte expressed eagerness to meet with Trump to discuss tackling these shared threats.
