U.S. President Donald Trump has sent conflicting signals over America's force posture in Europe and has threatened to leave the alliance.
Published Jun 26, 2026, 10:13 AM EDT
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent conflicting signals over America's force posture in Europe and has threatened to leave the alliance.
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By Emma Burrows
Published Jun 26, 2026, 10:13 AM EDT
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