After musing that whether he abides by Article 5 of the NATO treaty “depends on your definition,” Trump said about 24 hours later that he stood with that promise.

THE HAGUE (Reuters) -NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday he had no doubt the United States is committed to the alliance's Article 5 mutual defence clause, after remarks by President Donald Trump cast renewed doubt on his willingness to protect allies.

Trump, en route to the NATO summit, once again raises questions about his commitment to the alliance’s pledge of mutual defense.