Trump Shows NATO Attendance Hinges on Personal Ties, Not Alliance Duty

President Trump arrived in Ankara for NATO's summit but signaled his presence depends on his relationship with Turkish President Erdogan, not institutional commitment. Secretary of State Rubio confirmed attendance despite Trump's friction with allies over burden-sharing—especially U.S.-Iran policy. The dynamic exposes growing tension: whether NATO members will align with American priorities, or whether the alliance itself shapes those priorities.