Trump Threatens NATO Exit, Faces Two-Thirds Senate Vote Hurdle
Key Takeaways
- Trump says he is considering withdrawing U.S. from NATO because allies won't join Iran war.
- Withdrawal requires two-thirds Senate approval under a 2023 law barring unilateral exit.
- Schumer and Republican lawmakers oppose NATO exit, complicating Trump's plan.
Trump Threatens NATO Exit
Trump declared that pulling the United States out of NATO was beyond reconsideration.
“Trump says he's considering pulling the US out of NATO”
He called NATO a paper tiger.
The threat came after Trump launched Operation Epic Fury with Israel, bombing Iran without consulting NATO.
Senate Blocks Unilateral Withdrawal
Trump faces a formidable legal obstacle: A 2023 law requires two-thirds Senate approval to withdraw from NATO.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reaffirmed that the Senate will not vote to leave NATO just because Trump is upset.
The provision was included in the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
GOP Discord and International Warning
Tillis said it is factually not true that Trump can pull out without Congress.
Internationally, UK Prime Minister Sunak warned that Trump was acting unilaterally.
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