Trump says he may withdraw US from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress
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Washington — President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, after years of complaining the alliance's member countries aren't paying enough for their own defense. And since he began the war with Iran, the president has been lashing out about the lack of support from NATO allies. A law passed by Congress in 2023 — and spearheaded in part by Marco Rubio, now the secretary of state — bars the president from doing so without approval from the legislative branch.
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Main Idea: President Donald Trump says he may try to pull the U.S. out of NATO, but a 2023 law says he cannot do that without Congress.
Key Points:
- Trump has criticized NATO for years, saying member countries do not pay enough for defense and treat the U.S. unfairly.
- He has said the war with Iran has deepened his anger because some NATO allies have limited U.S. military use of their bases and airspace.
- NATO is a 32-member defense alliance built after World War II, and Article 5 says an attack on one member is an attack on all.
- Senators passed a 2023 law, backed in part by Tim Kaine and Marco Rubio, that blocks any U.S. exit from NATO without Senate approval or an act of Congress.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A US exit from NATO could raise security risks, unsettle markets, and force taxpayers to pay more for defense if allies doubt US commitments.
Positive Impact
Pressure from Trump and Tim Kaine’s law may keep NATO ties in place, which could preserve US security support for households and businesses.
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