Sitting alongside Trump in London, Macron said he stands by his comments about NATO — he recently described the long-time coalition as suffering from “brain death” in part due to a lack of US leadership under Trump — and described the alliance as a “burden we share.”

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Trump earlier on Tuesday described Macron’s “brain death” comments as “nasty” and “insulting.”

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“I know that my statements created some reaction,” Macron said in English. “I do stand by [them].”

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Trump struck a softer tone than earlier in the day saying that the the two leaders “have a minor dispute” — just hours after slamming the the French President.

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“We’ll probably be able to work it out,” Trump said during his meeting with Macron.

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Trump was complimentary of Macron, saying that they have accomplished “a lot of good things together as partners.”

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On trade specifically, Trump said things will soon be looking “rosy.”

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Earlier, Trump complained that the US pays “a disproportionate amount,” and that the US is the country that benefits least from NATO membership.

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Trump’s remarks highlighted the widening fissures within NATO as leaders gather in the British capital to celebrate the alliance’s 70th anniversary.

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“When France makes a statement like they did about NATO, it’s a very dangerous statement to make,” Trump said earlier Tuesday morning as he made remarks and took questions ahead of a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

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“I do see France breaking off (from NATO). I’m looking at him and I’m saying he needs protection more than anybody and I see him breaking off, so I’m a little surprised at that,” Trump added.

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