Donald Trump makes comments about Emmanuel Macron and NATO

During a White House event prior to a speech regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran, Donald Trump discussed his interactions with French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump claimed that he had requested assistance in the Gulf region, specifically asking for the deployment of French ships. According to Trump, Macron declined to send immediate aid, stating that support could be provided only after the conflict concluded. During his remarks, Trump also referenced a May 2025 incident in which a video appeared to show Brigitte Macron slapping her husband before deplaning in Vietnam. Trump used this incident to make disparaging remarks about the French president's personal life. Furthermore, the U.S. president expressed skepticism toward NATO, suggesting that the alliance would not be reliable in the event of a major conflict. Trump stated that he learned about the limitations of NATO through these diplomatic exchanges. The comments regarding the conflict with Iran were accompanied by a claim that the war would last another two to three weeks.