Rumors are circulating online that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said he will kick the U.S. out of the alliance due to President-elect Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine.

NATO head Mark Rutte said when Trump’s in office “he will be welcomed by a stronger, larger, and more united Alliance.” A ...

The quote was also widely viewed on Russian Telegram channels. NATO Sec. Gen. Mark Rutte did not say NATO would expel the U.S. if Trump “surrenders Ukraine to Putin.” The viral quote is fake.