Trump heads to NATO

By Deepa Shivaram

Published June 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM EDT

How NATO is grappling with defense spending as President Trump heads to The Hague to meet with NATO leaders -- days after his strikes on Iran.

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Deepa Shivaram

Deepa Shivaram is a multi-platform political reporter on NPR's Washington Desk.

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