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Trump says there was 'tremendous love' and unity at NATO summit

Associated Press

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July 8, 2026

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A day after blasting allies for failing to support the U.S. in its war with Iran, President Donald Trump hailed the NATO summit in Turkey as "very successful" and filled with "tremendous love," praising the alliance's unity as he departed the two-day event. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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The West Australian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit in Turkey

There has been tremendous unity at a meeting of the NATO military alliance, US President Donald Trump ‌says.

RedState

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump: 'Tremendous Love' in Room After NATO Summit Win

Trump: 'Tremendous Love' in Room After NATO Summit Win

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Want to remain with you': Trump's Nato U-turn as chief backs US strikes on Iran

At a recent summit, President Trump reinforced the United States' unwavering support for Nato, highlighting the strong camaraderie among member nations. Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte backed the US military actions in Iran, and allies from Europe and Canada committed to boosting their defense budgets while extending aid to Ukraine. The summit concluded with a declaration underscoring collective defense principles and ongoing military support for Ukraine.

DNyuz

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· Jul 8, 2026

After Insulting Allies at NATO Summit, Trump Says They Love Him

President Trump’s head-spinning appearance at the NATO Summit in Ankara on Wednesday began with him insulting vast swaths of Europe during the morning sessions and finished just hours later with him declaring that the whole thing had been one big kumbaya session. “I just want to say there was tremendous love in that room,” he []

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending

By Gram Slattery and Humeyra PamukANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters there had been tremendous unity at the NATO summit in Turkey and also promised to increase U.S. defense production.They (European nations) want the American equipment, because it works better, Trump told a press conference.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 8, 2026

Five key takeaways from the NATO summit in Ankara

Trump dominates summit with anti-Europe and Iran diatribes as NATO pledges to expand defence budgets and Ukraine support

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Related coverage for "Trump says there was 'tremendous love' and unity at NATO summit": The West Australian — Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit in Turkey. RedState — Trump: 'Tremendous Love' in Room After NATO Summit Win. Times of India — 'Want to remain with you': Trump's Nato U-turn as chief backs US strikes on Iran. DNyuz — After Insulting Allies at NATO Summit, Trump Says They Love Him. Al-Monitor — Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending. Al Jazeera — Five key takeaways from the NATO summit in Ankara