Trump Weighs NATO Exit Over Iran Crisis

0:00It's April 1st, U.S. News Today starts now, AI-powered and nationwide. I'm Cory with the story. President Trump is seriously weighing pulling the United States out of NATO, slamming the alliance as a paper tiger that failed to back America during. The push against Iran, he made that clear in a recent interview, saying he always saw through the hype and even Russian President Vladimir Putin gets it too. This all stems from NATO allies turning down requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz where Iran blocked key shipping and about 20 percent of. Global oil flows through. White House frustration bowled over because European partners win Sennaval forces despite past U.S. support for spots like Ukraine. Trump called out the one-sided deal, pointing fingers at British Prime Minister Kierstharmer for prioritizing green energy over military muscle. Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed him up, saying NATO might need a full rethink if allies keep dodging real help. Global energy markets shook from the Strait shut down, sparking worries of bigger economic

1:01hits, while folks debate NATO's core mutual defense promise. Under Article 5, only triggered once after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Critics say the Iran fight doesn't force involvement, but Trump sees it as proof allies flake when it counts. Now the administration floats big changes, like a pay-to-play NATO setup, where low spenders lose clout, plus maybe yanking U.S. troops from Germany. Trump told oil short nations to buy American crude or muster their own grit, stressing no more free rides on security. Trump plans a Wednesday night address updating the Iran war, which aims to stop their nuclear push and could wrap in weeks, signaling a new era where. allies step up or step aside.