Trump indicated that the U.S. membership in NATO should be reconsidered following the conclusion of the Iran conflict. His recent criticisms of NATO allies stem from their refusal to support U.S. efforts to end the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Article 5, which mandates collective defense only in cases of direct attack. This skepticism towards NATO was also evident during his first term in office. The statement was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on April 1, 2026.