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The Big Con cannot have this power...CANNOT (Original Post) pbmus Jan 2019 OP
As far as I know, he cannot unilaterally withdraw the US from NATO. mwooldri Jan 2019 #1
Congress would be insane to allow it. ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2019 #2
I really hope bluestarone Jan 2019 #3

mwooldri

(10,827 posts)
1. As far as I know, he cannot unilaterally withdraw the US from NATO.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 08:56 PM
Jan 2019

Withdrawal from NATO would take an Act of Congress.

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,982 posts)
2. Congress would be insane to allow it.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 09:27 PM
Jan 2019

For there are many in both Houses who see Rusia as an enemy.

bluestarone

(22,465 posts)
3. I really hope
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 09:34 PM
Jan 2019

He cannot do this on his own!! BUT if he could HE WOULD!!! That's how scary this is!!

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