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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sparking controversy with a six-month review of U.S. troops in Europe, demanding allies shoulder more security responsibility—or risk losing American support. He criticized Europe for denying U.S. forces predictable base access, calling it “shameful,” and accused NATO members of prioritizing gender equity and climate change over military readiness. But the facts don’t fully align: European nations and Canada actually increased defense spending by $90 billion last year—20% more—and most have tightened migration borders. Meanwhile, the U.S. is recalibrating its crisis response, signaling it won’t automatically supply warships or aircraft to allies under attack, as it shifts focus to the Indo-Pacific. While nuclear deterrence remains intact, this strategic pivot forces NATO allies to step up and fill critical military gaps themselves.

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