NATO 'doesn't really exist anymore other than on paper', experts say
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Trump signals potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO, questioning alliance's viability and defensive commitments to Europe.
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European citizens face uncertainty about military protection if Russia invades. U.S. allies must reassess defense spending and security partnerships.
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US President Donald Trump has called NATO a "paper tiger" in an interview with Britain's Daily Telegraph, stating he had moved "beyond reconsideration" of U.S. membership. FRANCE 24's Brussels correspondent Dave Keating reported that Trump has no intention of defending Europe if invaded by Russia, and that Trump alone determines whether NATO functions as a substantive alliance or merely exists on paper.
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Trump has stated he has moved 'beyond reconsideration' of U.S. NATO membership, indicating potential policy shift on alliance participation.
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