Trump Escalates NATO Rift, Threatens Alliance Over Iran War

Trump branded NATO very disappointing and declared in capital letters that NATO wasn't there when we needed them.

“United States President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO over its reluctance to join Washington’s war on Iran, and appeared to revive threats over Greenland, following a meeting with the alliance’s secretary-general”

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The remarks came after a two-hour meeting with NATO Secretary-General Rutte.

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White House Press Secretary Leavitt said member states turned their backs on the American people who fund their defense.

Trump revived his threat to seize Greenland from Denmark.

Rutte acknowledged the president was clearly disappointed.

Trump's war on Iran was launched without NATO consultation.

Several member countries refused to open their airspace or send naval forces.

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Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez closed Spanish airspace to any aircraft involved in strikes against Iran.

Macron blocked Israeli arms shipments transiting French territory.

Rutte told Trump the large majority of European nations had been helpful.

Polls showed a majority of Americans questioned the war's logic.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% approved of the strikes.

Trump's ability to withdraw from NATO is constitutionally constrained.