NATO chief plays down concerns a Trump re-election would weaken alliance

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hold a press conference at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday played down fears that a re-election of former U.S. President Donald Trump would weaken the defense alliance as it works to ensure robust support for Ukraine.

Stoltenberg said he did not think a second Trump presidency would jeopardize U.S. membership in NATO.