Trump criticises European allies over lack of support during war on Iran US President Donald Trump has criticised several European allies for what he described as a lack of support during the US-Israeli war on Iran. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump said the US did not require assistance but would have welcomed stronger backing from European governments. "We didn't need help on this at all," Trump said, adding that "it would have been nice" if European countries had offered support.