President Trump said he is considering withdrawing the United States from NATO, renewing long-standing complaints about allies’ defense spending. His recent unexpected order to cut U.S. troops in Germany, which surprised the Pentagon, intensifies that pressure and signals a willingness to take concrete steps that align with withdrawal rhetoric. While U.S. law would require congressional approval for any NATO exit, these actions raise the risk of a diplomatic rupture and complicate coordination with allies.
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