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Trump Reconsiders NATO Membership Amid Criticism of Allies

4/2/2026

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The U.S. ambassador to NATO, Matt Whitaker, states that U.S. President Donald Trump is reconsidering NATO membership, with no final decision yet.
U.S. President Donald Trump called NATO a “paper tiger.”
Trump criticized European allies for not backing U.S. military efforts.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced withdrawal from 66 international organizations.
The United States exited the World Health Organization later that month.

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The U.S. ambassador to NATO, Matt Whitaker, states that U.S. President Donald Trump is reconsidering NATO membership, with no final decision yet.
U.S. President Donald Trump called NATO a “paper tiger.”
Trump criticized European allies for not backing U.S. military efforts.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced withdrawal from 66 international organizations.
The United States exited the World Health Organization later that month.