Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
US President Donald Trump says he is considering pulling out of NATO over the alliance's unwillingness to support the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Mark Rutte has strongly backed Washington and Trump's war on Iran, arguing that the move is intended to make the world safer.
Often described as a “Trump whisperer”, Rutte’s stance puts him at odds with several European allies who oppose the conflict.
Rutte has claimed that NATO is stronger under Trump, pointing to increased defence spending commitments, with members now aiming for 5% of GDP. But is the NATO chief doing whatever he can to keep Trump on side so he doesn't pull out of NATO.
Trump has long been sceptical of the alliance and relations have remained tense particularly following his controversial proposal regarding Greenland.
Is the world safer with the US in the alliance - and would Trump really leave NATO?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Patrick Bury
Former Nato Analyst
Rachel Rizzo
Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation
Oliver Drewes
Former EU Commission Spokesperson
#trump #nato #iranwar #westernalliance #iran
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
US President Donald Trump says he is considering pulling out of NATO over the alliance's unwillingness to support the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Mark Rutte has strongly backed Washington and Trump's war on Iran, arguing that the move is intended to make the world safer.
Often described as a “Trump whisperer”, Rutte’s stance puts him at odds with several European allies who oppose the conflict.
Rutte has claimed that NATO is stronger under Trump, pointing to increased defence spending commitments, with members now aiming for 5% of GDP. But is the NATO chief doing whatever he can to keep Trump on side so he doesn't pull out of NATO.
Trump has long been sceptical of the alliance and relations have remained tense particularly following his controversial proposal regarding Greenland.
Is the world safer with the US in the alliance - and would Trump really leave NATO?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Patrick Bury
Former Nato Analyst
Rachel Rizzo
Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation
Oliver Drewes
Former EU Commission Spokesperson
#trump #nato #iranwar #westernalliance #iran
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
