From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit

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From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit

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At the NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump's behavior left allies uncertain as he alternated between issuing threats to the alliance's cohesion and praising member dedication. This mixed conduct heightened tensions and caused speculation about the future of the 77-year-old NATO alliance.

By Gram Slattery and Humeyra Pamuk ANKARA, July 9 (Reuters) - As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump would join them - the friendly U.S. president who has praised the dedication of NATO allies or the testy Trump who has threatened to implode the 77-year-old alliance? It turns out they got both.

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