01.04.2026 13:42
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed that he is considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO. Speaking to a British newspaper, Trump said, "I am seriously considering withdrawing from NATO. I have always known that NATO was a paper tiger."
US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of withdrawing from NATO in a statement to the British press. Trump's words resonated widely in the international community.
"I KNEW IT WAS A PAPER TIGER"
In an interview with the British newspaper The Telegraph, Trump expressed that the US is reevaluating its NATO membership. Trump, who did not get what he wanted in the Iran war, stated, "I am seriously considering withdrawing from NATO. I always knew NATO was a paper tiger."
"WE WERE ON THEIR SIDE"
Emphasizing that the US has historically provided automatic support to its allies, Trump recalled the example of Ukraine, saying, "We were on their side; they were not there for us."
THE TIMING IS SIGNIFICANT
Trump's remarks came after allies rejected the US's request to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strait, through which about 20% of the world's oil passes, has been effectively closed by Tehran for weeks, raising energy prices and increasing the risk of a global recession.
"WHY ARE WE IN NATO?"
On the other hand, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that they have not received the support they expected from NATO allies in the war that began with US and Israeli attacks on Iran, indicating that they will need to reevaluate this Alliance after the conflicts. In an interview with Fox News, Rubio commented on the war that started with US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Criticizing NATO allies who did not send support to the Strait of Hormuz or allow the use of bases despite the US's request, Rubio said, "We are not asking them to carry out airstrikes. When we need to use their military bases, the answer is 'No.' So why are we in NATO?"