Trump commits to NATO summit appearance

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August 12, 2020
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(CNN)Despite loudly voiced objections to its significance and its financing, United States President Donald Trump has actually devoted to go to a conference of NATO leaders in Europe in May, inning accordance with the company.

Trump, who was outspoken on the project path about the function– and maintenance– of the security pact, spoke to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Sunday night.

During the call, the 2 leaders “reconfirmed the value of the Alliance in struggling times,” inning accordance with a declaration from NATO.

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French President Francois Hollande struck out at Trump as Hollande came to the casual top on the future of the EU in Malta.

“There are dangers, there are obstacles,” he stated. “What is at stake is the very future of the European Union.”