Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO’s collective defense, says up to Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO’s collective defense citing European allies’ position.

Source: Reuters (via feed)




The Pentagon did not reaffirm the United States’ commitment to NATO’s collective defense on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the decision would be up to President Donald Trump. He made this comment after European allies failed to stand with the U.S. in the war against Iran.

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The Pentagon’s statement defines the U.S. executive branch’s role in decisions on NATO’s collective defense commitments.


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