Donald Trump is to tell NATO allies that the United States will reduce its military support in a major crisis, insiders claim. The United States is planning to shrink its pool of military capabilities that it will make available to European nations in the alliance, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
This development marks a significant shift in the US commitment to the transatlantic alliance. The reduction in available forces could affect NATO's collective defence posture and may prompt European allies to bolster their own military capabilities. The move is expected to be communicated to NATO partners in the coming weeks.
Critics argue that such a decision undermines the principle of collective defence enshrined in Article 5 of the NATO treaty. Supporters, however, suggest it reflects a rebalancing of US global commitments and a push for European allies to take greater responsibility for their own security.
The exact scale of the reduction remains unclear, but sources indicate it will be substantial enough to alter the alliance's crisis response planning. NATO officials have declined to comment on the reports.
