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EU Officials Question Trump's Commitment to NATO Defense

3/18/2026

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CNN anchor Jim Sciutto reported EU officials distanced themselves from U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO countries on Truth Social, claiming they do not support U.S. military operations against Iran.
He asserted that the United States no longer needs NATO's assistance.
Sciutto noted EU officials doubt Trump's commitment to defense alliances, citing threats to reduce U.S. military presence and the Greenland acquisition attempt.

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CNN anchor Jim Sciutto reported EU officials distanced themselves from U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO countries on Truth Social, claiming they do not support U.S. military operations against Iran.
He asserted that the United States no longer needs NATO's assistance.
Sciutto noted EU officials doubt Trump's commitment to defense alliances, citing threats to reduce U.S. military presence and the Greenland acquisition attempt.