Trump Says He Is Strongly Considering U.S. Withdrawal from NATO
WASHINGTON (Afghan Verified) — U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is strongly considering withdrawing the United States from NATO amid deepening divisions with European allies over the Iran war, defense spending and limited support.
Trump indicated that leaving NATO remains a real option following the Middle East conflict. His remarks have sparked concerns in Europe, where leaders view the alliance as the cornerstone of their security amid threats from Russia and the Ukraine conflict.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed the United Kingdom's commitment to NATO in response to the comments.
The divisions highlighted by Trump include European allies' limited support in the Iran war. Separately, Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. aircraft linked to the conflict, while Italy reportedly denied access for at least one U.S. mission related to it.
Any U.S. exit from NATO faces significant legal barriers. A 2023 law requires either a two-thirds vote in the Senate or an act of Congress for withdrawal.
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