politics
April 5, 2026
HE WON'T BE ABLE TO TONIGHT: Trump needs their permission if he wants out of NATO
Trump needs their permission if he wants out of NATO
TL;DR
- Nancy Pelosi stated that President Donald Trump needs Congressional approval to withdraw the U.S. from NATO.
- She called Trump's threats to leave NATO "short-sighted" and a "gift to Vladimir Putin."
- Pelosi cited U.S. law, passed in 2023, requiring Senate approval or a special Congressional act for NATO withdrawal.
- Trump has frequently criticized NATO and suggested withdrawal is a possibility.
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