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Could Trump Follow Through on His Threats to Quit NATO? Experts Say It's Possible
A 2023 law and likely congressional resistance could block any withdrawal, while NATO allies accounted for 60% of combined defense spending, a report said.
- President Donald Trump told the Daily Telegraph this week that NATO is a "paper tiger" and the U.S. leaving the alliance is "beyond reconsideration," renewing speculation about a potential American exit.
- U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declined to reaffirm support for the alliance at a Tuesday press conference, claiming allies are not willing to stand with America in its war against Iran.
- The NATO Charter permits withdrawal with one year's notice, but a 2023 law introduced by Senator Rubio requires Congressional approval; expert Ettinger warns any attempt would likely trigger Supreme Court litigation.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand reaffirmed Canada's commitment to the alliance, telling The Canadian Press that Canada is "four-square, consistently operating within the NATO framework."
- University of Ottawa professor Roland Paris suggested Trump could starve NATO of funding and contributions, potentially achieving withdrawal's effect despite expected Congressional pushback.
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Could Trump follow through on his threats to quit NATO? Experts say it's possible
U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments to a British newspaper this week revived speculation about whether he is ready to pull the U.S. out of the NATO defensive pact, of which Canada is a member.
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Could Trump follow through on his threats to quit NATO? Experts say it’s possible
OTTAWA - President Donald Trump's comments to a British newspaper this week revived speculation about whether he is ready to pull the U.S. out of the NATO defensive pact, of
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