Much of the annual summit in The Hague seemed catered to the impulses and worldviews of the Republican president.

The leaders reaffirmed their “ironclad commitment” to NATO’s collective defense clause, Article 5. In recent years, Trump had sowed seeds of doubt about whether the U.S. — NATO’s most powerful member — would come to the aid of any ally under attack.

President Donald Trump went to the NATO Summit in the Netherlands. He met with King Willem-Alexander, prompting questions about the leaders' heights.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again raised questions about America’s commitment to defend its allies should they come under attack as he prepared to join a NATO summit in the Netherlands.

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

NATO leaders convening Wednesday in the Netherlands were prepared to offer President Donald Trump a major win by boosting their defense spending targets.