Trump considering pulling US out of NATO?

Trump weighs NATO exit after Iran war

President Donald Trump told The Telegraph that he is “strongly considering” pulling the United States out of NATO. The comments are tied to NATO’s refusal to join the administration’s Iran conflict efforts, according to the reports.

That matters because NATO commitments are central to how the U.S. structures its defense policy in Europe. A shift toward withdrawal would be a major escalation in U.S.-European tensions at a time when the administration is also signaling that the war with Iran could expand and become more difficult to end quickly.

The NATO threat also fits a broader pattern in the coverage: multiple allies and European governments are portrayed as resisting U.S. requests related to the Iran campaign, including disputes over access and airspace. Separately, U.S. officials and allied leaders are debating what obligations Europe should carry, and whether America can keep operating in a way that depends on partners for basing, logistics, or political backing.

What to watch next

• Whether Trump frames NATO withdrawal as a negotiating tool or a formal policy move.
• Whether any European governments respond with countermeasures or intensified coordination.
• How congressional and legal constraints might shape any attempt to change U.S. NATO posture.

At this point, the reports describe Trump’s consideration rather than a declared decision. Still, the prospect is likely to raise immediate concerns in Europe about alliance reliability and the stability of U.S. commitments during an active Middle East conflict.