Trump Keeps Saying He Wants to Leave NATO. Maybe He Already Has.
NYT Opinion • 5/7/2026
Summary
Former President Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to leave NATO. The effectiveness of NATO's deterrent relies on both Europe and Russia believing that America is committed to its defense.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
6d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
158
Hours Since Seen
Final Score1/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier10% (0.5^158/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 6 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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