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False Claim: NATO to Expel US Over Ukraine
A false claim alleging NATO's expulsion of the US went viral, highlighting a broader disinformation campaign targeting the alliance.
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PoliticsUs PoliticsRussiaUkraineEuropean UnionNetherlandsNatoDisinformation
NatoDwClingendael InstituteInstitute For Strategic Dialogue (Isd)Pravda Network
Mark RutteDonald TrumpVladimir PutinDick Zandee
- How was the false claim spread, and how many views did it receive?
- The claim originated on Telegram and was amplified on X, reaching millions of views. NATO's press office and fact-checkers confirmed the statement as false.
- What is the objective of the disinformation campaign targeting NATO?
- The false narrative aligns with a broader disinformation campaign aiming to destabilize NATO by sowing discord among allies. This campaign takes advantage of the uncertainty surrounding Trump's potential Ukraine policy.
- What is the false claim circulating on social media regarding NATO and the US?
- A false claim spread on social media alleged that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte threatened to expel the US from NATO if Trump surrendered Ukraine to Putin. This claim is completely unfounded.
- Why is the claim that NATO could expel the US false according to the NATO Treaty?
- According to NATO's founding treaty, members can withdraw but cannot be expelled. The Secretary General lacks the authority to unilaterally expel a member state.
- What methods and platforms are used to disseminate the false information about NATO?
- The disinformation campaign utilizes various online platforms and websites associated with Russian disinformation networks, further highlighting the intent to undermine the alliance's unity and resolve.