The Trump administration plans to inform NATO allies that the US will reduce the military forces it makes available to the alliance during major crises, according to sources. The Pentagon is expected to present the plan at a NATO meeting in Brussels on Friday. The move reflects President Donald Trump’s push for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own defense. The decision comes amid growing tensions within NATO, as European allies express concern about a broader US pullback from the

2026-05-20

The Trump administration plans to inform NATO allies that the US will reduce the military forces it makes available to the alliance during major crises, according to sources. The Pentagon is expected to present the plan at a NATO meeting in Brussels on Friday. The move reflects President Donald Trump’s push for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own defense. The decision comes amid growing tensions within NATO, as European allies express concern about a broader US pullback from the alliance.