Matt Whitaker
Matt Whitaker is an American attorney and former acting Attorney General of the United States, having served in that role from November 2018 to February 2019. He is known for his close ties to former President Donald Trump and was nominated by Trump to be the U.S. ambassador to NATO, emphasizing a commitment to the alliance's mutual defense obligations during his confirmation hearing.
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Matt Whitaker, the US ambassador to Nato, declined to directly answer the question regarding Israel.
Ocasio-Cortez says US military aid to Israel ‘enabled a genocide in Gaza’ | US news
United Kingdom· 2026-02-14
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker said President Donald Trump has made clear demands of Iran.
US NATO ambassador says Trump won't wait 'forever' for Iran to agree to a deal
United States· 2026-02-01
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker breaks down Miami peace talks between the U.S. and Russia.
Russian Lt General Fanil Sarvarov killed in Moscow car bombing attackUnited States· 2025-12-22
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker breaks down Miami peace talks between the U.S. and Russia.
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev says Ukraine peace talks 'constructive'United States· 2025-12-21
Matt Whitaker is the US ambassador to NATO who commented on Hungary's lack of steps to end its dependence on Russian oil.
Viktor Orban's dilemma - Russian oil or Trump's favourUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-07
Matt Whitaker emphasized the need for countries like Hungary to develop plans for independence from Russian energy sources.
Index - Külföld - Donald Trump az orosz olajszankciókról: Orbán Viktor kért mentességet, de nem adtunk neki
Hungary· 2025-10-31
Matt Whitaker is the NATO ambassador from Washington who called for Hungary to develop a strategy to reduce dependence on Russian energy.
Index - Gazdaság - Washington felszólította Magyarországot, tervet vár az orosz energiafüggőség megszüntetéséreHungary· 2025-10-27
Trump addressed U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker, asking him to increase pressure on Europe regarding Russian oil purchases.
Трамп доручив послу натиснути на Європу щодо російської нафти
Ukraine· 2025-09-21
Trump addressed U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Matt Whitaker, urging him to talk to European countries about stopping oil purchases from Russia.
Трамп призвал постпреда «поговорить» с Европой насчет российской нефти — РБК
Russia· 2025-09-21U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker explained that President Donald Trump is employing a dual strategy.
Rusi lahko pričakujejo nove ukrajinske zaledne napade
Slovenia· 2025-09-01
Matt Whitaker warned that there would be serious consequences if Spain or any other ally fails to meet their commitments.
Habrá graves consecuencias si no alcanza el 5% del PIB en defensa para 2035
Uruguay· 2025-08-31Matt Whitaker warned that if Spain or any other ally fails to meet their commitments, there will be serious consequences.
graves consecuencias si no alcanza el 5% del PIB en defensa para 2035Uruguay· 2025-08-31U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker commented on Russia's demands stalling peace talks.
Russia kills 15, injures 48 in large-scale Kyiv drone and missile attackUnited States· 2025-08-28
Matt Whitaker stated that the U.S. government would punish Russia with tariffs and devastating sanctions.
El enviado de Trump se reúne con Putin dos días antes de la fecha límite para las sanciones si no detiene la guerra en Ucrania | Internacional
Spain· 2025-08-06
Matt Whitaker expressed hope for progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
A seguir a Gaza, Witkoff parte para mais uma missão impossível em Moscovo | Guerra na Ucrânia
Portugal· 2025-08-04
Matt Whitaker indicated that the U.S. government would punish Russia with devastating tariffs and sanctions.
Trump anuncia un viaje de su enviado a Moscú esta semana para convencer a Putin de aceptar un alto el fuego en Ucrania | InternacionalSpain· 2025-08-04
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker joins the ‘Brian Kilmeade Show’ to discuss President Donald Trump’s updated strategy for the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russian officials slam NATO's Baltic strategy as 'declaration of war'United States· 2025-07-18
Matt Whitaker stated that the priority is defensive systems like the Patriot missiles.
Tutte le giravolte di Trump sull'Ucraina: dai super missili alle sanzioni (che sulla Russia sono ancora a zero). «Non sto con nessuno»
Italy· 2025-07-16
Trump’s NATO envoy Matt Whitaker emphasized the focus on defensive systems for Ukraine.
Trump hasn’t ruled out funneling longer-range missiles to UkraineUnited States· 2025-07-15
Matt Whitaker defended Trump's agreement as a very smart decision.
Líderes del movimiento MAGA critican el acuerdo de Trump para enviar armas a Ucrania
Guatemala· 2025-07-15
US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker said the planned action represents secondary sanctions on countries buying oil from Russia.
Russia dismisses Trump’s tariff threat over Kyiv war
Taiwan· 2025-07-15
Matt Whitaker is coordinating arms supplies to Ukraine as mentioned by Trump.
В чем заключается «маленький сюрприз», который Трамп приготовил России — РБКRussia· 2025-07-14
Matt Whitaker is coordinating the delivery of military aid to Ukraine as mentioned by Trump.
В чем заключается «маленький сюрприз», который Трамп приготовил России — РБКRussia· 2025-07-14
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker argued Iran is at a 'decision point' following its war with Israel and U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear program.
Iran at a 'decision point' amid sleeper cell concerns, NATO ambassador saysUnited States· 2025-07-06
Matt Whitaker emphasized that defense spending should be strictly aligned with military goals.
Как разворот военной политики США поставил вопрос о НАТО без Америки — РБКRussia· 2025-06-28
Matt Whitaker is mentioned as a potential candidate to succeed Kim Reynolds.
Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces she will not seek re-election in 2026United States· 2025-04-11
Matt Whitaker reaffirmed Washington's leadership within NATO under President Trump's command.
EE. UU. reafirma su permanencia en la OTAN, pero exige a sus socios elevar el gasto militar al 5 % del PBI: ¿es viable? | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-04-04
Matt Whitaker is the newly confirmed US Ambassador to NATO.
Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO | World News
Jamaica· 2025-04-04
Matt Whitaker is the newly confirmed U.S. ambassador to NATO and believes that under Trump's leadership, NATO will be stronger and more effective.
Estados Unidos trata de tranquilizar a los socios de la OTAN
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-04
Matt Whitaker is the newly confirmed U.S. ambassador to NATO.
Rubio seeks to reassure wary allies of U.S. commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals
Canada· 2025-04-03