Trump would be justified to pull US out of NATO. He still shouldn’t do it

Published April 15, 2026 6:00am ET



To say that President Donald Trump is seriously miffed with the behavior of all too many members of NATO would be an understatement of the century.

He is perplexed at them, super annoyed with them, disappointed in their behavior, not to say angry, fuming, and livid. Why and how so?

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