Trump has suggested he is considering quitting the 77-year-old military alliance due to the response by European nations to his war.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will meet Donald Trump on April 8, 2026, to address tensions over the Iran war. Trump has threatened to quit the alliance, citing limited base access and insufficient European support in the Strait of Hormuz. Rutte aims to preserve the 77-year-old partnership amid growing regional instability. NATO Chief Mark Rutte To Meet Donald Trump Amid Threats of US Alliance Withdrawal.