The United States is set to reduce its military support to NATO, impacting access to American military assets such as warships, fighter jets, drones, and aircraft for the alliance. European diplomats were surprised by the extent of these reductions, despite prior warnings by the Trump administration.

Although US envoy Alexander Velez-Green assured the EU of continued nuclear deterrence for NATO members, European nations are urged to swiftly bolster their own military capabilities to compensate for the reduced American support.

This decision follows a social media outburst by former President Trump, where he criticized NATO allies for not backing his stance on Iran and labeled them as “cowards.” Trump’s post emphasized the importance of US involvement in NATO activities and military endeavors.

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