Trump Administration's NATO Leadership Proposal Faces Intense Opposition

Congressional Republicans and European leaders react to discussions on the U.S. potentially relinquishing its long-held Supreme Allied Commander Europe role.

• The Trump administration is considering relinquishing the U.S. role as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), a position held by American generals since 1950.
• Congressional Republicans, including Roger Wicker and Mitch McConnell, have strongly opposed the proposal, citing risks to U.S. deterrence and NATO cohesion.
• European leaders are preparing for a potential shift in NATO leadership, with discussions on increasing defense spending and exploring reliance on France's nuclear deterrent.
• Critics warn the move could signal a broader U.S. withdrawal from NATO, undermining European security and emboldening adversaries like Russia.
• No formal decision has been announced, but the debate highlights growing tensions over U.S. commitments to NATO and European defense autonomy.

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