US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the head of NATO, describing the alliance leader’s performance as “not good” in a series of social media posts.
The remarks target the alliance’s collective response to the ongoing conflict with Iran, signaling a sharp escalation in Washington’s dissatisfaction with European defense coordination.
The comments come amid growing tensions within the transatlantic partnership.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has previously highlighted significant frustration with the lack of cooperation from certain NATO members regarding the Iran situation.
Trump’s direct attack on the NATO chief intensifies this pressure, suggesting that the US administration is seeking more robust and unified action from its allies.
This diplomatic friction occurs against a backdrop of broader US-Israeli tensions.