Can Trump withdraw from NATO? [Video]

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, world leaders are looking to see how he will handle key foreign affairs issues, from the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to the levying of tariffs.

Among the concerns is whether Trump will uphold American commitments to NATO, the alliance between the United States and much of Europe that was constructed largely to counteract the influence of Russia.

In the past, Trump has criticized NATO, saying it relies too heavily on American money and military strength. He renewed those concerns in a recent interview on “Meet the Press,” in which he said his commitment to NATO is contingent upon other countries’ financial contributions.

“If they’re paying their bills and if I think they’re treating us fairly, the answer is absolutely I’d stay with NATO,” he told moderator Kristen Welker, before saying he would “absolutely” consider withdrawing from …