Trump leaves NATO summit smiling after angry start over Greenland and Iran
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Ankara, Turkey — The mood was dark as European leaders arrived for Wednesday’s NATO summit. President Donald Trump sat outside the conference hall, angrily listing complaints about the alliance. He criticized NATO for refusing to give him Greenland, and Spain for not allowing U.S. bases.
Despite the tense start, Trump left the summit on a positive note. The shift followed private talks with other leaders. Details of the discussions were not immediately disclosed.
The summit highlighted ongoing frictions within the alliance. Trump had also expressed frustration over Iran and other issues. However, the final public tone was cooperative, with Trump showing a calmer demeanor.