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Trump Threatens NATO Withdrawal Amid Iran War Criticism

4/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth push back as European allies criticize the U.S. war against Iran.
Trump threatens to withdraw from NATO.
The administration is reportedly creating a "naughty and nice" list of NATO countries to punish those not supporting the war.
Spain and the United Kingdom resist U.S. requests for support.
Romania and Baltic states have been more cooperative.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth push back as European allies criticize the U.S. war against Iran.
Trump threatens to withdraw from NATO.
The administration is reportedly creating a "naughty and nice" list of NATO countries to punish those not supporting the war.
Spain and the United Kingdom resist U.S. requests for support.
Romania and Baltic states have been more cooperative.