Trump’s NATO nominee pledges to strengthen alliance despite Russian pivot
By Patricia Zengerle and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, pledged on Tuesday to strengthen NATO and said the Republican president remains committed to the alliance. “If confirmed, I will work tirelessly to strengthen the alliance, ensure the security of the American people and uphold our nation’s role as the beacon of freedom and liberty,” Whitaker said at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign … Read more…