Trump Administration Weighs Relinquishing NATO Command Role

Congressional Republicans and NATO allies voice strong concerns over potential U.S. military command restructuring proposals.

• The Trump administration is reportedly considering giving up the U.S. role as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), a position held by American generals since 1950.
• Congressional Armed Services Committee chairs Mike Rogers and Roger Wicker issued a joint statement opposing these changes without Congressional consultation.
• Proposals under discussion include merging U.S. European and African Commands and other cost-cutting measures aimed at restructuring military operations.
• Critics, including Mitch McConnell and retired military leaders, warn that relinquishing the SACEUR role could weaken NATO and signal diminished U.S. commitment to European security.
• NATO allies and defense experts express concerns over the broader implications for global deterrence and U.S. leadership in the alliance.

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