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Trump questions NATO's value, threatens troop cuts over defense spending

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Former President Trump is signaling a potential significant shift in the U.S. relationship with NATO, questioning the value of the alliance due to European nations' reluctance to support U.S. actions, particularly regarding Iran. This stance has led to public spats with leaders like Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and a premature announcement of the UK Prime Minister's resignation. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a survey to identify allies not meeting defense spending targets, with potential cuts to U.S. military presence in those countries. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with Trump in Washington, a meeting expected to be consequential for the alliance's future. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Mike Zapler ·

    Trump bears down on NATO

    <p>What looked like a typical round of President Trump insulting European leaders last weekend could turn into a wholesale reordering of the trans-Atlantic relationship.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Administration officials are pointing to Europe's reluctance to get inv…

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