{"id":2586202,"date":"2026-04-01T15:31:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-pressured-nato-allies-with-ukraine-supplies-over-iran-war-report\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:32:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:32:49","slug":"trump-pressured-nato-allies-with-ukraine-supplies-over-iran-war-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-pressured-nato-allies-with-ukraine-supplies-over-iran-war-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump pressured NATO allies with Ukraine supplies over Iran war: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-pressured-nato-allies-with-ukraine-supplies-over-iran-war-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2586202&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Trump reportedly pressured NATO allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockaded it, threatening to cut U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-stefanik-garlands-comment-on-cuomo-corruption-not-good-enough\/\" title=\"Rep. Stefanik: Garland\u2019s comment on Cuomo corruption \u2018not good enough\u2019\">military aid<\/a> to Ukraine if European powers refused to cooperate. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-propaganda-outlet-trots-out-anonymous-scientists-to-combat-lab-leak-theory\/\" title=\"Chinese Propaganda Outlet Trots Out Anonymous Scientists To Combat Lab...Leak Theory\">piece describes<\/a> his behind-the-scenes anger at NATO\u2019s reluctance and his use of ukraine support as leverage to secure European action on Iran. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte intervened with calls to Trump and European officials, leading to a March 19 declaration by major powers (and later additional signatories) expressing willingness to contribute to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >safe passage<\/a> through the strait. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-georgia-secretary-of-state-brad-raffensperger-neglected-to-protect-georgians-by-allowing-dominion-voting-machines-in-elections-he-didnt-prevent-fraud-he-provided-f\/\" title=\"REPORT: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Neglected to Protect Georgians By Allowing Dominion Voting Machines in Elections \u2013 He Didn\u2019t Prevent Fraud \u2013 He Provided for It\">report highlights<\/a> a strained U.S.-NATO relationship during Trump\u2019s second term, including his criticism of the alliance and remarks in a Telegraph interview suggesting he might withdraw the United States from NATO after the war, calling NATO a \u201cpaper tiger.\u201d He framed Ukraine aid as a test of Europe\u2019s commitment, contrasting it with Europe\u2019s stance on Iran and signaling a willingness to reconsider U.S. participation in NATO depending on the outcome of the crisis.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump pressured NATO allies with Ukraine supplies over Iran war: Report<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2549475\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> reportedly threatened to cut military supplies to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ukraine\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"82\">Ukraine<\/a> after <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nato\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"603\">NATO<\/a> allies refused to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has made his displeasure known over NATO&rsquo;s unwillingness to contribute to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a> blockaded after the United States and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"219\">Israel<\/a> launched a surprise attack against it on Feb. 28. His displeasure behind the scenes was even greater, according to officials speaking with the <em>Financial Times<\/em>, leveraging U.S. military aid to Ukraine in force European powers to help reopen the strait.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4512660\/trump-demand-congress-pass-ice-cbp-funding-bill-june-1\/\">Trump demands Congress pass ICE and Border Patrol funding bill by June 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4511965\/trump-address-to-nation-iran-voters\/\">Trump takes his case on Iran directly to the voters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4512227\/trump-iran-new-regime-president-us-ceasefire\/\">Trump says Iran&#8217;s &#8216;New Regime President&#8217; asked US for ceasefire<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>After Trump was rebuffed by NATO countries in his call to help reopen the strait, Trump threatened to stop supplying NATO&rsquo;s weapons procurement effort to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons, funded by European money.<\/p>\n<p>NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, known for his warm relationship with Trump, rescued the situation with a flurry of calls to Trump, Secretary of State <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"51\">Marco Rubio<\/a>, and European officials. One official said that in a call with France, Germany, and the U.K., Rutte explained that Trump was &ldquo;rather hysterical&rdquo; at Europe&rsquo;s refusal to protect the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>The March 19 declaration from the U.K., France, Germany, Japan, Italy, and the Netherlands expressing their &ldquo;readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait&rdquo; was the result of this flurry of calls. An official told the outlet that only a limited number of countries signed on originally because &ldquo;there was not enough time to invite everyone to sign up straight away.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The day after, when word got out, the statement was released again<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, with&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/brett_mcgurk\/status\/2035091115607470164?s=20\">another 14 countries<\/a>&nbsp;signing on<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has had a rocky relationship with NATO during his second term in office, with grievances ranging from differing positions on the Russia-Ukraine War to a refusal to cede Danish control over Greenland to the U.S. The frustrations reached a boiling point during the war with Iran, resulting in an interview with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/world-news\/2026\/04\/01\/donald-trump-strongly-considering-pulling-us-out-of-nato\/?ICID=continue_without_subscribing_reg_first\">the&nbsp;<em>Telegraph<\/em>&nbsp;<\/a>where he said that he was never a fan of the alliance and that he might withdraw the U.S. from it after the war.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Oh yes, I would say [it&rsquo;s] beyond reconsideration,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;I was&nbsp;never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>When the U.S. needed its help the most, NATO was &ldquo;beyond not being there, it was actually hard to believe.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump even hinted at his threats toward Ukraine funding in the interview, contrasting the U.S.&rsquo;s help toward Ukraine with Europe&rsquo;s attitude toward Iran.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/4512064\/trump-says-leaving-paper-tiger-nato-beyond-reconsideration\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4512064\">TRUMP SAYS LEAVING &lsquo;PAPER TIGER&rsquo; NATO IS NOW &lsquo;BEYOND RECONSIDERATION&rsquo;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been there automatically, including Ukraine,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;Ukraine wasn&rsquo;t our problem. It was a test, and we were there for them, and we would always have been there for them. They <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-says-media-will-debunk-trumps-debate-claims-then-brings-out-debunked-lying-dog-faced-pony-soldier-quote\/\" title=\"Biden Says Media Will Debunk ...&#039;s Debate Claims ... Then Brings Out Debunked &#039;Lying Dog...Faced Pony Soldier&#039; Quote\">weren&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t there for us.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He said he would express his &ldquo;disgust&rdquo; for NATO in his planned Wednesday address, and reiterated that he was &ldquo;absolutely&rdquo; considering withdrawing the U.S. from the alliance during an interview with&nbsp;<em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump pressed NATO on Ukraine aid to reopen Hormuz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2586203,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/trumpkeepingtheheat.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[3817,3823,50459,3634,6991],"class_list":["post-2586202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-diplomacy","tag-iran","tag-nato-2","tag-trump","tag-ukraine"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/trumpkeepingtheheat.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2586202"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586202\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2586206,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586202\/revisions\/2586206"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2586203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2586202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2586202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2586202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}