Elon Musk Endorses U.S. Withdrawal from NATO and United Nations

Musk's comments align with Trump administration critiques of international alliances, citing disproportionate financial burdens and inefficiencies.

Elon Musk publicly supported calls for the U.S. to leave NATO and the United Nations in a post on X, responding to Republican Senator Mike Lee’s advocacy for withdrawal.
Musk criticized NATO as outdated in the post-Cold War era and argued that the U.S. bears an unfair share of Europe’s defense costs, funding nearly 67% of NATO’s military expenses.
The tech billionaire also backed Senator Lee’s DEFUND Act, which proposes a complete U.S. withdrawal from the UN, describing it as an ineffective platform for addressing global crises.
Musk’s endorsement follows heightened tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, including a contentious Oval Office meeting and Zelensky’s early departure from Washington.
The Trump administration has consistently pushed for NATO allies to increase their defense spending, with Trump suggesting that the U.S. should reconsider its commitments if allies fail to meet financial targets.