Donald Trump made no mention of NATO or solidarity among allies during his speech on April 1. But, just hours earlier, he said he was 'absolutely' considering withdrawing from NATO and called his European allies 'cowards.'

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Trump has lashed out at the U.S.’s NATO allies in the past few weeks for their reluctance in joining the war with Iran and helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz.