NATO allies are expected to agree on a historic defense spending pledge on the last day of the alliance’s summit, currently underway in The Hague. Before the day's proceedings began, Secretary General Mark Rutte stressed that the US was "totally committed" to NATO and its Article 5 clause.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday he had no doubt the United States is committed to the alliance's Article 5 mutual defence clause, after remarks by President Donald Trump cast renewed doubt on his willingness to protect allies.

Ahead of a key NATO summit, President Donald Trump once again raised questions about America’s commitment to defend its allies should they come under attack from outside