Elon Musk has voiced support for suggestions that the U.S. should exit both NATO and the United Nations. Gunther Eagleman, a prominent MAGA figure, made the statement on X, writing, “It’s time to leave NATO and the UN.” Musk subsequently shared the post, adding, “I agree.”
Musk, who has a close relationship with President Donald Trump and holds a “special employee” position within the White House, did not go into further detail on his position. However, his comment followed a push by social media users referencing Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who has advocated for a U.S. withdrawal from both organizations.
Musk has previously expressed concerns over NATO’s structure, noting that the U.S. bears an outsized responsibility within the alliance. He has questioned the relevance of NATO following the fall of the Soviet Union, as reported by the New York Post. Musk has also raised objections to the U.S. financial contributions to the U.N.
It remains uncertain whether Musk’s position aligns with that of the Trump administration, or if Musk’s influence could have an impact on future U.S. foreign policy decisions, according to Newsweek.
While Trump has not directly endorsed a U.S. exit from NATO, he has consistently pushed European nations to increase their defense spending, asserting that the U.S. should not be solely responsible for financing the alliance.
Musk’s comments come in the midst of growing tensions, particularly following a heated meeting at the White House on Friday, where President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were involved in a dramatic exchange, culminating in Zelensky being asked to leave.
{Matzav.com}