Trump's NATO Shake-Up: Troops to 'Friendly' Nations

0:00On April 9th, President Trump is eyeing a big shake-up in NATO, planning to yank American troops from countries that didn't back the U.S. and Israel. During the war with Iran, he'd shift those roughly 84,000 soldiers stationed across Europe to nations more on board with Washington, hitting uncooperative allies. Where it hurts by closing bases, maybe even in places like Spain or Germany. This comes after several NATO members refused to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of global oil flows during Operation Epic. Fury. Trump has ramped up threats to ditch the 32-member alliance altogether, calling it out for not showing up when needed. Folks are reacting strong. Trump blasted NATO on true social after a heated White House sit down with Secretary General Mark Rudd, while the press. Secretary called it sad that America puts the bill for their defense, yet got no support. Eastern European spots like Poland, Romania, and Greece could see more troops since they jumped in early with bases and high defense spending.

1:01Officials say countries like Spain, which blocked U.S. planes and skips the 5% GDP defense pledge, along with Germany and Italy for there. Pushback. Top the punishment list. Meanwhile, shifting forces closer to Russia might rile Putin and strain things further. The trans-Atlantic rift deepens from past beasts, like over Denmark's territory, echoing Trump's first term move to pull 12,000 troops from. With Rutte praising Trump's ceasefire leadership but dodging exotalk, this alliance hangs in a tense balance.