Trump NATO tantrums force European leaders to rethink
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- Trump faced a judge’s rebuke over his claim of national security in a White House ballroom, tightening his legal challenges.
- Iran ordered Indian vessels to abort passage through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating maritime pressure on global shipping.
- European leaders are considering the unthinkable, including the prospect of US troop withdrawals from Germany, in response to Trump’s anti‑NATO rhetoric.
Why it matters: European governments risk losing US security guarantees as Trump threatens to pull thousands of troops, prompting them to reconsider defense spending and alliance commitments, and sparks a scramble for alternative security partnerships.
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