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Macron Slams Trump's Iran, NATO Flip-Flops

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French President Emmanuel Macron criticizes Donald Trumps flip-flopping on Iran war and NATO, calling for stability and calm. Trumps inconsistent stance on war, NATO, and allies sparks global reactions, with NATOs secretary general heading to Washington and UK leader hailing NATOs importance. Trumps team adds to confusion with mixed messages on NATOs value and defending allies. As tensions escalate, Iran warns of bigger attacks and no direct talks are happening.

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Macron Slams Trump's Iran, NATO Flip-Flops

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Macron Slams Trump's Iran, NATO Flip-Flops. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 2nd, French President Emmanuel Macron just laid into Donald Trump for flip-flopping on the Iran War in NATO. Speaking in South Korea, Macron said, if you want to be serious, don't say one thing today in the opposite tomorrow. He calls for stability and calm, not daily drama that erodes trust in alliances like NATO. Trump's been all over the map this week. One day he says, the war is basically one, and the U.S. does a need allies. First he wants Europe to jump in or grab oil from the strait of for-muse themselves. On NATO, he trashed as a paper tiger at a private lunch, said he seriously thinking of leaving, then called an exit beyond consideration. Reactions are pouring in from everywhere. NATO's Secretary-General Mark Root heads to Washington next week to pass things up. UK leader Kier Starmer hailed NATO as the world's best military alliance. U.S. Senators from both parties vowed Senate support, and Poland's Prime Minister warned Trump's threats play right into Russia's hands.

Meanwhile, Trump's team is in helping. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants to re-examine NATO's value to the U.S. and defend Secretary Pete Hexf dodge questions on defending allies. Congress passed the law in 2023, blocking any president from quitting NATO without approval. As strikes ramp up, Trump claims victories near, but threatens to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age without a deal. Iran fired back with warnings of bigger attacks until enemy surrender, and no direct talks are happening, despite back channel messages. Attention, stay sky high across the Atlantic, and beyond.

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