President Joe Biden expressed confidence in his upcoming role at the NATO 75th anniversary summit in Washington, DC, where he will be speaking and hosting various events. This comes amidst concerns about his mental capacity and calls from Democratic lawmakers for him to step away from the 2024 ticket.
The summit holds significant importance as many world leaders view former President Donald Trump as a threat to NATO's future. Trump's statement in February, where he suggested he would support Russia taking actions against NATO members not meeting defense spending guidelines, has raised alarms about his commitment to the alliance's collective-defense clause.
The United States and key allies, including the United Kingdom, are engaged in discussions about Ukraine's NATO membership. There are differing opinions on the level of commitment to Ukraine within the alliance, with the US facing criticism from some European countries for not aligning with their stance.
