Donald Trump has outlined why he no longer wants the United States to remain in NATO.
In an interview with the Telegraph, he said his position was final, describing his relationship with NATO as “beyond reconsideration.” He also said he had never fully trusted the alliance, calling it weak and suggesting that even Vladimir Putin views it the same way.
At the same time, Marco Rubio signaled that the US could reassess its NATO role. Speaking on Fox News, he said the alliance may become unbalanced if member states rely on US protection while limiting access to their bases when American interests require it. He questioned whether the partnership would still be justified under those conditions.
Trump also connected his comments to rising tensions involving Greenland.
In a video shared online, he said the issue “started with Greenland,” expressing frustration that Denmark would not consider selling the territory. He ended his remarks abruptly without further explanation.
These statements have sparked strong reactions. Critics warn that weakening NATO—an alliance established in 1949 for collective defense among 32 nations—could threaten global stability. Supporters argue that the US should remain only in alliances that clearly serve its national interests, particularly in terms of military cooperation and strategic benefit.
Public opinion remains divided.
Some believe the US should not continue bearing the defense burden if allies do not fully cooperate, while others caution that stepping back from NATO could create serious geopolitical risks. Others note that the US already maintains a military presence in Greenland, questioning the basis of the dispute.
For now, it remains unclear whether the US will actually withdraw from NATO, but the debate highlights growing tension over the alliance’s future and its value to the United States.
