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At a dedication for two memorials, President Trump told gathered NATO leaders that it was "not fair" to U.S. taxpayers for NATO countries to spend less than they pledged on their own national defense.
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The uptick in support, especially among U.S. Democrats, comes after the turbulent U.S. presidential race where Donald Trump called NATO "obsolete." He now says it's "no longer obsolete."
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President Trump, who has questioned the relevance of NATO and challenged allies to spend more on their own defense, met on Wednesday with the head of the military alliance.
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European leaders are concerned after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said during an interview that the EU is "basically a vehicle for Germany" and reiterated that NATO is "obsolete."
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A convoy of Russian warships is bound for the Mediterranean, and some were planning to stop for fuel at a Spanish enclave. NATO is concerned the ships are heading to support Russian strikes in Syria.
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The NATO secretary-general and others maintain alliance members should always defend one another. Trump says U.S. participation depends on members paying their share of the cost.
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The NATO maritime force will contribute "critical information and surveillance to help counter human trafficking and criminal networks," says NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.