Trump's NATO Revenge: Troops on the Line

0:00On April 9th, President Trump is eyeing revenge on NATO allies who didn't back his military push against Iran, potentially by pulling American troops from their soil. He's furious that some members held back on bases, airspace, or ships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran shut down after U.S. and Israeli. Strikes back in late February. This blew up after Trump and NATO chief Mark Repp on Wednesday, followed by an all-caps truth social ran, calling out the alliance for failing. The like when they blocked his Greenland grab, controlled by Denmark. White House insiders say yanking troops from non-supporters is gaining traction among top advisors. Routeg its Trump's disappointment, but stress most European nations stepped up with logistics, overflights, and basing rights. Countries like the U.K., Germany, and Portugal helped out, while France and Spain restricted access and press secretary Caroline Leavitt echoed the betrayal vibe, noting NATO has been funded by U.S. taxpayers. Trump's no stranger to slamming NATO.

1:01He's threatened to quit before, though a 2023 law needs Congress approval to leave the one. 32 nation-packed. Meanwhile, peace talks kick off Saturday in Islamabad with JD. Vance leading, but Iran's ceasefire gripes and fresh Israeli strikes in Beirut have things on edge. With troops staying put until the real deal locks in the Hormuz reopening and no nukes, NATO beef adds fuel to the shaky truce. Watch how. Alliance's shift as the dust settles.