Trump will announce plans to withdraw from NATO during his address to the nation

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is “absolutely” considering the possibility of the United States withdrawing from NATO. He plans to make an official announcement during his address to the nation on Wednesday, April 1, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 a.m. Kyiv time). 

Trump made this remark in an interview with Reuters.

Although the White House had previously announced that the speech would contain “important updates on Iran,” Trump himself confirmed that a significant portion of the address would be devoted to his criticism of the Alliance.

The American leader directly expressed his outrage at the defense alliance’s activities, noting that he plans to publicly declare his “disgust with NATO.” When directly asked by journalists about his intentions to leave the organization, Trump answered in the affirmative, emphasizing that he considers such a move logical under the current circumstances. Such rhetoric is heightening concerns among European allies amid Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

Trump’s statement came at a time when the U.S. and Israel are conducting a military operation against the Iranian regime, and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains critical. A U.S. withdrawal from NATO could radically alter the security architecture in Europe and the world, weakening the deterrence against Russia. The international community is awaiting the late-night address to determine whether these remarks are part of political pressure on partners to increase their defense spending or a genuine plan by the White House administration. For now, official Alliance representatives are refraining from extensive comments until the president’s speech concludes.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he is seriously considering the possibility of the United States withdrawing from NATO. According to him, this is because the Alliance did not join the U.S. operation against Iran.

The United Kingdom has reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement regarding the country’s possible withdrawal from NATO. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the country’s commitment to the Alliance and assured that he would not allow the country to be drawn into war.