Transatlantic Security Jeopardized as Republicans Threaten NATO Allies With Troop Review
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s six-month “NATO 3.0 review” dominates right-wing feeds, wrapped in warnings that allies must pay up or face U.S. withdrawal. The coordination casts Trump-era appointees as tough guardians of American strength while painting allies as deadweight, reinforcing an America-first worldview that sidelines multilateral norms.
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s six-month “NATO 3.0 review” dominates right-wing feeds, wrapped in warnings that allies must pay up or face U.S. withdrawal. The coordination casts Trump-era appointees as tough guardians of American strength while painting allies as deadweight, reinforcing an America-first worldview that sidelines multilateral norms.
This guy is really THICK. NATO is a defence alliance not the USA attack group.
truthsocial.com/@SecWar/115679594593328934. Secretary Hegseth, Department Of War (DOW)
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This guy is really THICK. NATO is a defence alliance not the USA attack group.
Crazy that the secretary of war doesn’t understand NATO is a defense alliance not an alliance to attack other countries. SMH 
NATO is a defensive alliance.
truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/115941811687438015. ...should have put NATO to the test: Invoked Article 5, and forced NATO to
truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114742858969719244. Now it’s off to the very important NATO Meetings
truthsocial.com/@SecWar/116161667890765996. Secretary Hegseth’s Address to our Joint Forces
I think that the US needs NATO, I hope that everyone understands it, if you don't understand it, then you are the ones that lose in that game. Article 5 was used because of 9/11. It is a defense alliance. Of course everyone can make their own choices, but I hope that you understand to make the right choices.
truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/115893658269457561. POTUS to NATO on Greenland Because Russia and Chinese Have Military
truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/115926107400617491. thanking NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
America contributed 15.8% of NATO's budget in 2025. A lot of money but they get a lot back in return. They are able to use European bases to project American power across the globe. They also make a great deal of money from weapons sales to other NATO allies.
The USA contributes 15% of NATO’s annual budget (down from 16%), same as Germany. Don’t be misled by the USA’s overall defence budget which covers its hundreds of bases and military forces at home and around the world in support of its national interests.
NATO is for defending. Not the aggressor
truthsocial.com/@SecWar/115679594593328934. Secretary Hegseth, Department Of War (DOW)