NATO Without U.S.? Europe Preps For New Future After Trump Threatens More Troop Exits

| May 09, 2026, 06:39:04 PM | TOI.in
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Is the Europe preparing for a NATO without the United States? Frequent disagreements between Donald Trump and his European leaders over the war in the Middle East have led to serious questions about the future of the alliance. After calling NATO a “paper tiger” and announcing plans to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany, European leaders are reportedly preparing for a future where Washington may no longer lead NATO. Germany has indicated it is preparing to assume a far larger role within the NATO. German chancellor Friedrich Merz's criticism of Washington has already added much fuel to the fire.

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