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

Author: Virginia PietromarchiPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: United States
Politics
‘Closer to a break than ever’: Can NATO survive if Trump pulls the US out?

President Donald Trump's disdain for NATO allies has intensified, particularly after their refusal to support his war on Iran. Analysts believe this situation has deepened tensions within the alliance, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz describing the conflict as a 'transatlantic stress test.' While Trump cannot withdraw the US from NATO without legislative support, he could weaken the alliance by not honoring collective defense obligations.

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