During his confirmation hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida expressed his support for a bipartisan law that he co-sponsored. This law prevents the United States from withdrawing from NATO without Senate approval or an act of Congress. Rubio emphasized the importance of Congress playing a role in such decisions, stating that he was a co-sponsor of the law and believes in its significance.
Responding to a question from Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Rubio affirmed his commitment to adhering to the law if President-elect Donald Trump attempts to withdraw the US from NATO. Rubio pointed out that Trump's nomination for US ambassador to NATO indicates the president-elect's seriousness about the alliance.
