Musk Supports US Exit from UN and NATO
The tech mogul endorses a review of U.S. participation in both organizations, raising concerns about their relevance and effectiveness. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The tech mogul supports a reassessment of American involvement in both organizations, questioning their relevance and effectiveness.
Billionaire Elon Musk has openly backed the notion of the US withdrawing from both the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
In response to a social media post advocating for this move on Sunday, Musk, who heads the US Department of Government Efficiency, commented, “I agree.”
US President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers have pledged to reevaluate Washington’s participation in the UN and the US-led military alliance.
In February, Senator Mike Lee of Utah introduced the Disengaging Entirely from the United Nations Debacle Act, proposing a complete US withdrawal from the UN. Lee criticized the organization as a “platform for tyrants” that attacks America and its allies, contending that despite substantial funding, it has failed to prevent wars, genocides, human rights violations, and pandemics.
Echoing Lee’s sentiments, Musk wrote on X that “America provides way too much funding to the UN and associated entities.”
During his 2016 campaign, Trump described the UN as weak and incompetent, asserting it was “not a friend of democracy… freedom… the United States.” Last month, the Trump administration opposed a UN General Assembly resolution demanding Russia’s immediate withdrawal from Ukraine.
Musk, now a key advisor to Trump, is spearheading efforts to cut costs and reduce the federal workforce. In February, DOGE released its first savings report, claiming an estimated $55 billion in savings through cost-reduction measures.
In that same month, Elise Stefanik, Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to the UN, called for the global adoption of Musk’s DOGE initiative. She criticized the UN’s financial practices and advocated for a “Global DOGE” effort to reform international governance. Stefanik also vowed to promote defunding and dismantling UN-affiliated organizations accused of corruption and antisemitism.
Musk has also expressed skepticism about NATO. In February, he labeled the alliance “anachronistic” and called for a comprehensive review, questioning its relevance in the post-Cold War landscape. He further challenged the reasoning behind American taxpayers covering a significant portion of Europe’s defense costs, noting that the US finances approximately 67% of NATO’s military expenses, despite spending only 3.5% of its GDP on defense.
His stance aligns with Trump, who has frequently criticized NATO, demanding that member countries boost their defense expenditures and threatening to withdraw, arguing that the US bears an unfair financial burden for European security.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
Billionaire Elon Musk has openly backed the notion of the US withdrawing from both the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
In response to a social media post advocating for this move on Sunday, Musk, who heads the US Department of Government Efficiency, commented, “I agree.”
US President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers have pledged to reevaluate Washington’s participation in the UN and the US-led military alliance.
In February, Senator Mike Lee of Utah introduced the Disengaging Entirely from the United Nations Debacle Act, proposing a complete US withdrawal from the UN. Lee criticized the organization as a “platform for tyrants” that attacks America and its allies, contending that despite substantial funding, it has failed to prevent wars, genocides, human rights violations, and pandemics.
Echoing Lee’s sentiments, Musk wrote on X that “America provides way too much funding to the UN and associated entities.”
During his 2016 campaign, Trump described the UN as weak and incompetent, asserting it was “not a friend of democracy… freedom… the United States.” Last month, the Trump administration opposed a UN General Assembly resolution demanding Russia’s immediate withdrawal from Ukraine.
Musk, now a key advisor to Trump, is spearheading efforts to cut costs and reduce the federal workforce. In February, DOGE released its first savings report, claiming an estimated $55 billion in savings through cost-reduction measures.
In that same month, Elise Stefanik, Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to the UN, called for the global adoption of Musk’s DOGE initiative. She criticized the UN’s financial practices and advocated for a “Global DOGE” effort to reform international governance. Stefanik also vowed to promote defunding and dismantling UN-affiliated organizations accused of corruption and antisemitism.
Musk has also expressed skepticism about NATO. In February, he labeled the alliance “anachronistic” and called for a comprehensive review, questioning its relevance in the post-Cold War landscape. He further challenged the reasoning behind American taxpayers covering a significant portion of Europe’s defense costs, noting that the US finances approximately 67% of NATO’s military expenses, despite spending only 3.5% of its GDP on defense.
His stance aligns with Trump, who has frequently criticized NATO, demanding that member countries boost their defense expenditures and threatening to withdraw, arguing that the US bears an unfair financial burden for European security.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
