June 24, 2025

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The singular narrative of this NATO summit is European allies investing more in their own defense.

But Donald Trump isn’t interested in following anyone else’s script.

At his press conference here on Wednesday, the president intends to talk as much about the U.S. strikes on Iran and its fragile ceasefire with Israel — for which he credits himself — as he does the historic defense spending pledge NATO members agreed to this week largely at his behest, according to a White House official granted anonymity to discuss the president’s plans.

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