Europe Shifts Gears as Trump Drives Wedge Deeper

By: Hagan Burnett

Outlets: The Clock Online

Published: April 21, 2025

Words: 536

Last Updated: 9 months ago

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President Trump has made criticizing European defence a centerpiece of his foreign policy agenda, questioning the utility and usefulness of NATO. Throughout the post-WWII era, a strong and unitary NATO has been an essential part of American military strategy. However, the recent leaked messages from “Signalgate” highlight the current administration’s view of Europe. Both Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed disdain over perceived “free-loading” by European NATO members. And the …

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