US EditionNATO Future in Question After Trump Signals U.S. Withdrawal
Experts say Trump could withdraw with one year’s notice, but a 2023 law and likely Supreme Court fight could block him.
- Donald Trump reignited speculation about the United States potentially leaving NATO, calling it a “paper tiger” and suggesting withdrawal is “beyond reconsideration.”
- His remarks were driven by frustration over what he sees as allies’ lack of support in the conflict with Iran.
- Aaron Ettinger warned the threat is serious for Western security and should not be dismissed as mere rhetoric.
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The US Supreme Court will 'probably' be able to declare a law that prevents the president from pulling the US out of NATO unconstitutional, according to US expert Hilmar Mjelde.
Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?
Why does the U.S. administration believe that NATO’s founding principles and membership need to be ‘re-examined’? Why was NATO formed, and what are the recent developments that have led to fissures? Can the U.S. easily exit NATO? How much does it contribute to the alliance?
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
While it remains unclear how serious the president is about withdrawal, experts say there are a number of ways Trump could go about removing the U.S. from the alliance —
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