US President Donald Trump says he could refuse to help NATO countries if they ask for US support. Speaking at a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump links the remark to what he describes as inadequate backing from some NATO members during a US military operation in Iran. He says the United States “spent all of this money,” and then sought assistance on “small stuff,” but received refusals from allies who, he said, “would rather not help.” Trump also argues that the US could take a similar stance if needed, adding that allies should not respond in a way that blocks cooperation when the US expects support.
The reports characterize the comments as a threat of reduced cooperation with NATO members, framed as retaliation or leverage based on past allied behavior. The outlets do not provide additional details on specific NATO countries, the nature of the “small stuff” assistance requested, or whether any formal policy change follows the remarks. The statement reflects strained rhetoric about alliance burden-sharing and perceived support during the Iran operation.
