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Tillis Criticizes Trump's NATO Remarks, Warns of Risks

3/22/2026

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Senator Thom Tillis (R) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's NATO remarks, calling allies "cowards" for not joining U.S. military efforts over Iran.
Tillis said NATO members were not consulted on major operations and voiced concern about Trump's threat to withdraw.
He warned that American lives depend on NATO's existence and urged against undermining the alliance.
The remarks illustrate tensions within the Republican Party over alliances as NATO countries resist Trump's calls.

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Senator Thom Tillis (R) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's NATO remarks, calling allies "cowards" for not joining U.S. military efforts over Iran.
Tillis said NATO members were not consulted on major operations and voiced concern about Trump's threat to withdraw.
He warned that American lives depend on NATO's existence and urged against undermining the alliance.
The remarks illustrate tensions within the Republican Party over alliances as NATO countries resist Trump's calls.