Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of NATO, stating that allied countries “were not there” for the United States during tensions with Iran.
He argued that many NATO members refused to support U.S. military efforts, particularly in operations related to securing key routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump added that the alliance failed what he described as a “test” of reliability, expressing disappointment that, despite long-standing U.S. support for NATO, allies did not reciprocate during a time of crisis.
He also suggested that withdrawing from NATO could save the United States significant financial resources, claiming that the country bears a disproportionate burden in the alliance.
His remarks come amid broader tensions between the U.S. and European allies, many of whom have preferred diplomatic approaches over direct military involvement in the Iran conflict.
