World · 2 April 2026
Trump Calls NATO a 'Paper Tiger' and Eyes Exit
The military alliance that has held the West together since 1949 is under direct threat from its largest member. Trump told The Telegraph and Reuters he is 'absolutely' considering pulling the US out, calling NATO a 'paper tiger' after allies refused to join the Iran war. A 2023 US law requires two-thirds Senate approval for any withdrawal, a bill co-sponsored by his own Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
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