Bacon: Trump leaving NATO would ‘destroy’ Republican Party

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) warned President Trump on Tuesday that withdrawing the U.S. from NATO would trigger internal party fracture, telling CNN that such a move would spark "a civil war in the Republican caucus." Bacon's comments reflect deep divisions within GOP ranks over Trump's skepticism toward the alliance, which the president has criticized as unfairly burdening America. The warning underscores Republican anxiety that unilateral NATO withdrawal could alienate a significant bloc of party members who view the alliance as essential to European security and U.S. strategic interests. Trump has repeatedly questioned America's commitment to NATO during his campaign and presidency, demanding increased spending from allies. Bacon's public pushback suggests growing willingness among some Republicans to openly challenge the president on foreign policy decisions.