Trump says he is considering a U.S. withdrawal from NATO amid dispute with European allies over Iran war support
The Facts
- Trump said he is considering withdrawing the United States from NATO.
- In the Telegraph interview, Trump described NATO as a "paper tiger."
- Trump said the question of U.S. membership in NATO was "beyond reconsideration."
- Trump’s comments were tied to his anger that European allies did not back the U.S. war effort against Iran.
- Reports said Trump was also frustrated by European reluctance to help secure or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump has threatened or criticized NATO before, and multiple reports said this latest episode renewed concerns about the alliance’s future.
- A 2023 U.S. law says a president cannot withdraw the United States from NATO without congressional approval.
Context
What exactly did Trump say about NATO?
In the Telegraph interview, Trump said he was considering taking the U.S. out of NATO, called the alliance a “paper tiger,” and said the issue was “beyond reconsideration” News18,NYT,CNBC.
Why did Trump raise NATO withdrawal again now?
The reports say Trump was reacting to European allies’ refusal to join the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and to their reluctance to provide help around the Strait of Hormuz News18,NYT,CNBC.
Can a U.S. president leave NATO on his own?
Not easily. Multiple reports note that Congress passed legislation in 2023 stating that a president cannot withdraw from NATO without congressional approval News18,News18,MoneyControl.
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