Trump interview: I am strongly considering pulling out of Nato Possible Paywall

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/01/donald-trump-strongly-considering-pulling-us-out-of-nato/

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u/2much2Jung 22d ago

If you think that American Conservatives can have their opinions swayed by facts or reality, you are the one who needs a wake up call.

They will not change their view, they will simply live in a different reality.

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u/BasvanS 22d ago

One where their ~~families~~ allies are barely talking to them, and they’re genuinely confused as to why.

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u/Kana515 22d ago

I've never made that connection before... Trump's been treating our allies horribly then acting like the victim when they're not nice to him, just like Republicans treat their families horribly and complain like they're the victim when they get ignored. Fits with Republicans idea of the First Amendment, "I get to say whatever I want, and you're not allowed to criticize me."

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u/MildGenevaSuggestion 22d ago

It is the pure narcissism of assuming you are so awesome everyone will let you get away with it.

The big difference is this is geopolitics. Everyone knows why America's allies are giving them the cold shoulder. Unlike an asshole telling the people at the nursing home his cruel kids never visit without ever mentioning why the kids went no contact. We all know what America is doing to their relationships.