NATO Chief: Europeans Have “Got the Message” on Defence After Trump Pressure

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1359 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said European leaders have “gotten the message” following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. Trump has recently expressed growing frustration with NATO allies, accusing them of not doing enough…