Pentagon Slashes NATO Combat Commitments as Trump Pushes Europe to Defend Itself

The Pentagon informed allies it plans to reduce U.S. military contributions to NATO by one-third to one-half, demanding greater European burden-sharing. This strategic rebalancing aims to force European nations to take more responsibility for their own defense while the U.S. focuses on core priorities. The move signals a significant shift in transatlantic security architecture under the current administration.