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Is the US leaving NATO

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The US is not currently leaving NATO, but has threatened to withdraw from some NATO defense coordination mechanisms if European allies do not assume more responsibility by 2027. European officials consider this deadline unrealistic, and there is ongoing debate about US commitment, but no formal withdrawal has taken place.

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U.S. threatens NATO withdrawal if Europe doesn't take lead by 2027

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  • US tells Europe to take over most NATO defense by 2027 6s
  • Failure could lead to US withdrawal from some NATO coordination 23s
  • Trump administration has long pressured NATO allies on spending 29s
  • Europeans say 2027 deadline is unrealistic; US has not set metrics 55s
  • US officials say Europe should take primary responsibility for security 1m 30s

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U.S. threatens NATO withdrawal if Europe doesn't take lead by 2027
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France 24
13 hours ago
U.S. threatens NATO withdrawal if Europe doesn't take lead by 2027

If Europe fails to meet the 2027 deadline to assume most of NATO's defense capabilities, the US may withdraw from some NATO defense coordination mechanisms.

Rutte dismisses concerns about U.S. commitment to NATO
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Euronews
4 days ago
Rutte dismisses concerns about U.S. commitment to NATO

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte dismissed concerns about U.S. commitment to NATO, attributing doubts to scheduling conflicts and emphasizing ongoing US leadership in negotiations.

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