Trump: Seriously Considering U.S. Exit from NATO, Calls NATO a 'Paper Tiger'

AirdropBlackHole · 2026-04-01T20:55:56+00:00

Trump expressed contemplation of withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, labeling it a "paper tiger" after allies declined to aid in his campaign against Iran. He indicated that NATO's reliability as a defense partner is in question.

AirdropBlackHole

2026-04-01 20:55:56

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On April 1, according to the UK Daily Telegraph, Trump stated that he is seriously considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO after the alliance did not join his war against Iran. Trump referred to NATO as a ‘paper tiger’ and indicated that the U.S. exit from the alliance is ‘no longer up for consideration.’ This marks the strongest signal yet that the White House no longer views Europe as a reliable defense partner after allies refused to respond to Trump’s request to send warships to re-enter the Strait of Hormuz. When asked if he would reconsider U.S. membership in the alliance after the conflict ends, Trump replied, ‘I would say that is no longer up for consideration. I have never been convinced by NATO. I have always known they are a paper tiger, and by the way, Putin knows that too.’ Trump added, ‘We have always been automatically involved, including with Ukraine. Ukraine is not our problem. This is a test, we support them there, but they do not support us.’ (Jinshi)

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