The article discusses growing anxiety among European leaders regarding U.S. troop levels in Europe amid Trump's uncertain foreign policy. There are fears that any potential U.S. troop drawdown could compromise European security, especially if it results from negotiations with Russia. NATO allies worry that the U.S. might prioritize its interests over European safety, leading to a diminished military presence in Eastern Europe. Despite reassurances of no immediate troop withdrawals, the unpredictability of the Trump administration has heightened concerns among European leaders about their defense strategies and reliance on U.S. support.
European leaders are in the uncomfortable position of having more questions than answers about what President Donald Trump plans to do with U.S. troops on the continent.
This is what they have in mind when they say nothing about European security without Europeans in the room, said Camille Grand, a former NATO official.
Despite assurances from Trump officials of no imminent pullout, the president's dizzying reshaping of alliances has reinforced European convictions that they can't predict what Trump will ultimately do.
Hegseth conveyed that his European counterparts should expect a review and eventual reduction of the American military footprint as U.S. interests shift.
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