The claim that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte threatened to expel the US from the alliance if President Trump surrendered Ukraine to Putin is false. A post circulating on social media misquoted Rutte, with more than 100 likes in two days. Rutte actually congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and expressed his desire to work with him to advance peace through strength in NATO. The uncertainty surrounding US aid to Ukraine after Trump’s election win has raised speculation, as Trump has previously hinted at ending the war in Ukraine quickly and praised Russian President Putin. However, a NATO spokesperson confirmed that Rutte never made such threats and called the claim baseless. Rutte has shown support for Trump, stating that they worked well together in the past and expressing confidence in their ability to find common ground. There have been no credible news reports about Rutte threatening to expel the US from NATO. Despite attempts to contact the user who shared the post, there was no immediate response. The claim has been debunked as false by fact-checking sources and it is important to rely on accurate information when sharing news on social media platforms.
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NATO Secretary General Clarifies: No Threat of Expelling US
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