Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran grows
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden amid concerns over U.S. troop reductions in Europe and President Trump's inconsistent stance on the alliance. The meeting will focus on defense investment and Arctic issues, with Rubio also planning to visit India afterward. European leaders have expressed anxiety regarding Trump's policies, but Rubio's diplomatic approach has been generally welcomed.
- ▪Marco Rubio will attend a NATO meeting in Sweden this week.
- ▪Concerns have arisen over U.S. troop reductions in Europe and Trump's stance on NATO.
- ▪Rubio will also visit India to meet with officials from the Quad grouping.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran growsSecretary of State Marco Rubio will travel this week to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden, where U.S. plans to reduce troop levels in Europe coupled with President Donald Trump’s often inconsistent stance on the alliance have created concernByMATTHEW LEE AP diplomatic writerMay 19, 2026, 2:18 PM1:28Secretary of State Marco Rubio departs Air Force One upon President Trump's arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis M.
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