Trump Warns NATO: Without America There Is No Alliance

President Trump expressed concern that NATO allies would not support the US in a crisis without American involvement. He posted on Truth Social that Russia and China have no fear of NATO without the US, highlighting Ukraine as an example where his actions prevented Russia from taking it all. Trump asserted he rebuilt the US military and would continue to do so. This sentiment echoed his advisor Stephen Miller, who stated the US is the power of NATO and Greenland should be part of the US to secure the Arctic. The article suggests that if the US left NATO, the alliance would become a mere paper entity with little regard from Russia and China. While Trump's point about US influence is acknowledged, the article also critiques NATO's history of intervention, citing destructive outcomes in places like Belgrade and Libya. It points to the ongoing civil war and the rise of ISIS in Libya as consequences of NATO's actions. The author implies that the US's unpredictability under Trump might already cause some fear in adversaries. The author also indirectly questions the effectiveness and positive impact of NATO's military interventions over the decades.