‘Closer to a break than ever’: Can NATO survive if Trump pulls the US out?

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NATO allies face unprecedented strain over differing Iran war responses. President Trump criticized their lack of support, calling it a stain on the alliance. While formal US withdrawal requires Senate approval, Trump could undermine NATO by relocating troops, closing bases, or refusing Article 5 obligations. European defense spending increased 62% since 2020, but they need $1 trillion and a decade to replace US military capabilities independently.

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