The Trump administration is considering scrapping the longstanding role of the U.S. in leading NATO’s military operations in Europe, NBC News reported on March 18, citing unnamed defense officials.

For nearly 75 years, a four-star U.S. general has held the position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), overseeing NATO’s military strategy and operations.

  • Sibilantjoe@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    I’ve seen this said before, and I’ll say it again. If Trump is NOT an agent, paid or otherwise, of Russia (and he may well not be!)–he is doing an incredible job of accomplishing every single thing that a Russian agent would want to.

    Ending military support for Ukraine.

    Alienating our European allies.

    Kneecapping our economic advantages.

    Pulling us back from NATO, thus weakening both ourselves and the alliance.

    Really mind blowing, isn’t it?

    • Don Antonio Magino@feddit.nlEnglish
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      1 day ago

      Trump has always said he hates the EU. Now he’s behaving in a hostile manner to the EU. That’s no surprise, and you don’t need to be a Russian spy to hate the EU, anyway.

      Honestly, you don’t need the whole ‘Trump is literally a Russian spy!’ schtick to be aware of the danger that Trump could align the US (by their own volition) with Russia. But, Trump being a loose cannon, we have no idea what will happen in the so-called peace negotiations with Russia. Though it’s unlikely to be good news for the Ukrainians, at this point.

      What is clear is that Trump has a thing for authoritarian leaders, unsurprisingly, as he probably sees himself as one as well.