Thomas Massie and Mike Lee advocate for US to dump NATO
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Sen. Mike Lee have been vocal advocates for the United States to withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In a recent exchange, Sen. Lee posed a hypothetical question to Rep. Massie, asking if he would choose to withdraw the U.S. from NATO if given the opportunity. Massie responded affirmatively, indicating his support for leaving the alliance.
Massie has previously referred to NATO as a “Cold War relic,” arguing that U.S. involvement in the alliance should have ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Similarly, Sen. Lee has criticized NATO, characterizing it as a “great deal for Europe” but a “raw deal for America.”
In a tweet, Lee emphasized the importance of NATO members fulfilling their financial obligations, suggesting that the U.S. should consider leaving the alliance if these commitments are not met. He reiterated his stance by asserting that the U.S. emerged victorious in the Cold War and should reassess its involvement in NATO.
Both lawmakers have expressed support for the idea of the U.S. withdrawing from NATO in response to various social media posts advocating for such a move. Massie and Lee’s position on NATO aligns with their broader efforts to prioritize American interests and reassess international commitments.
It is worth noting that any potential withdrawal from NATO would be subject to legal constraints outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. This legislation stipulates that the President cannot unilaterally withdraw the U.S. from NATO without the approval of the Senate or Congress.
In conclusion, Rep. Thomas Massie and Sen. Mike Lee’s advocacy for the U.S. to withdraw from NATO reflects their commitment to reevaluating America’s international engagements. As the debate over NATO’s relevance continues, these lawmakers are pushing for a reconsideration of the alliance’s role in advancing U.S. national interests.
Written by Alex Nitzberg for Fox News Digital.
