The Wall Street Journal cautioned President Trump against a potential U.S. withdrawal from Europe, labeling it a historic mistake. The editorial discussed the mixed responses from European allies regarding Trump's administration, particularly around the Ukraine conflict. It criticized both Trump's communication about Europe and the sluggish support from European countries towards Ukraine. While acknowledging some validity in Trump's concerns about European defense spending, the Journal urged Europe to enhance its economic and defense capabilities in light of Trump's unpredictability. It emphasized the importance of maintaining strong U.S.-European relations for American interests.
A U.S. withdrawal from Europe would be a historic mistake, and damaging to American interests. But after last week Europe is on notice that Mr. Trump may be willing to leave the Continent to its own devices.
The warning, more or less: Shape up or the Americans are shipping out, began its editorial board. It went on to express its disapproval over the noises Trump and his underlings have made about its approach to ending the war in Ukraine.
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