Trump administration signals it is mulling NATO withdrawal after Iran war
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
President Donald Trump is considering withdrawing from NATO, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. She stated NATO members failed a test by not contributing military forces to the US-Israel war on Iran launched February 28. Trump plans discussions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. The administration may close US bases in Spain and Germany. Trump has previously pressured NATO allies to increase defense spending to five percent of GDP by 2035.
Key Entities
Donald TrumpNATOKaroline LeavittMark RutteUnited StatesIranSpainGermanyIsrael