Former US President Donald Trump has criticized the continued American support of NATO, labeling it “absurd” and characterizing the support as one-sided. This statement comes less than a week before a scheduled NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Trump’s comments raise questions about potential shifts in US foreign policy regarding the alliance, should he regain office. He did not elaborate on specifics regarding his reasoning, but the remark echoes past criticisms he leveled against NATO members for not meeting agreed-upon defense spending targets. The upcoming summit was intended to reinforce unity among member states amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the war in Ukraine. Trump’s remarks, however, inject a note of uncertainty into the preparations and likely will be a topic of discussion among leaders. His stance suggests a possible re-evaluation of US commitments to the transatlantic alliance.