US fully committed to Article 5, NATO chief says at summit

NATO leaders met in The Hague, focusing on a proposed increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from the current 2%. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expressed optimism for agreement among members, stating, “the United States is totally committed to NATO, totally committed to Article 5.”

However, President Trump raised doubts about the alliance’s integrity, suggesting it depends on definitions of mutual defense. Some nations, like Germany and the UK, are investing more in their militaries, while Spain and Belgium resist the spending target. Leaders like Polish President Andrzej Duda and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized the need for increased military funding.