00:00The United States launched a review of its military presence in Europe on Monday following through on announcements made by
00:07President Trump months ago following spats with several European leaders.
00:12Trump said the measure was not related to disagreements with leaders, but rather a move designed to ensure Europe pushes
00:18forward and takes primary responsibility over its defense.
00:23That sentiment was again echoed by the U.S. Undersecretary of Defense, Elbridge Colby, who revealed that the initiative had
00:29begun in a post on X.
00:31U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth earlier warned European allies in a NATO meeting of defense chiefs in June of
00:38Washington's intentions to pull troops.
00:41It remains unclear where the U.S. will maintain personnel presence and where the slashes will come, as Hegseth vaguely
00:48noted at the time that, quote,
00:50some countries will fail and others will pass with flying colors.
00:55Germany, Spain and Italy, all whom Trump sparred with their leaders, were nations where the U.S. announced plans to
01:01reduce its presence.
01:03The review, which has not been detailed how long it will take, may announce further cuts,
01:08as the Trump administration continues to endorse a critical view of its European allies.
