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Trump threatens to pull the U.S. out of NATO

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Donald Trump threatens to withdraw the United States from NATO, slams European allies and clashes with UK PM Keir Starmer

Donald Trump has shaken the NATO by openly threatening to reconsider — and potentially end — U.S. membership in the alliance, while criticizing Europe’s lack of support during the Iran crisis and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Asked by the Telegraph whether he would revisit NATO membership after the conflict, the U.S. president replied: “I would say it’s well beyond just a reassessment.” He added: “I was never convinced by NATO. I always knew it was a paper tiger — and Putin knows it too. We have always been there automatically, even for Ukraine. Ukraine was not our problem. It was a test, and we were there for them — and always would be. They were not there for us.”

Trump also launched a direct attack on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, criticizing his refusal to support military action against Iran. “You don’t even have a navy,” Trump said. “You’re too old and you have aircraft carriers that don’t work.” Asked whether Starmer should increase defense spending, Trump said he had “no intention of telling him what to do.”

Starmer quickly pushed back, defending NATO’s role: “NATO is the most effective military alliance the world has ever known. It has guaranteed our security for decades and we are fully committed to it.” He also stressed that the United Kingdom would not be drawn into a war with Iran, while reaffirming the need for closer ties with Europe.

“I will act in the British national interest,” Starmer said. “This is not our war, but on defense, security and our economic future, we need stronger links with Europe.”

The European Commission also stepped in to defend the alliance. Spokesperson Anitta Hipper reiterated that the European Union and the United States are “stronger together” and that NATO remains “fundamental” to collective security.

Brussels also highlighted ongoing efforts to boost European defense capabilities, including plans allowing member states to mobilize up to €800 billion, with €150 billion earmarked for joint procurement.

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