🇺🇸 Trump Shifts Tone on NATO, Embraces Alliance Role in Ukraine Defense


🇺🇸 Trump Shifts Tone on NATO, Embraces Alliance Role in Ukraine Defense
In a notable reversal of his long-standing criticism, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signaled strong support for NATO, calling the alliance “no longer obsolete” and outlining new collaborative efforts to support Ukraine amid rising tensions with Russia. Once known for his skepticism toward NATO, Trump credited alliance members for “stepping up” in terms of defense spending and strategic cooperation. In an interview with the BBC, he acknowledged NATO’s value in helping “smaller nations stand up to big powers,” referencing ongoing conflict in Ukraine. “NATO has changed,” Trump said. “They’re doing their part now. It’s working how it was supposed to.” Joint Military Support for Ukraine Trump announced a landmark agreement involving the deployment of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine—delivered...