Bipartisan Senators Rebuke Trump NATO Exit Threats

Bipartisan U.S. senators issued strong rebukes on Thursday against President Donald Trump's threats to withdraw from NATO, warning that such a move would jeopardize American security and benefit adversaries like Russia and China. The statements from Republican Senators Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, alongside Democrats Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Chris Coons of Delaware, came amid escalating tensions over NATO allies' refusal to join the U.S.-Israeli military campaign in Iran, now in its second month.

Trump has intensified his criticism of the alliance, stating in recent interviews and social media posts that he is seriously considering a U.S. exit due to partners' lack of support in the conflict. The war, launched by the United States and Israel without prior consultation with NATO members, has led to disputes over access to military bases and overflight rights. Several European countries, including Spain and Italy, have denied such permissions, while Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global shipping and driving up oil prices. Trump highlighted these issues in a Tuesday post on Truth Social, urging allies like the United...