Europe loves to lecture the United States about “shared values” and “partnership.” But when the rubber meets the road, these so-called allies show just how flaky they really are. Take the latest NATO scandal. When President Trump needed support during a tense moment with Iran, some European members of the alliance slammed the door right in our faces—refusing to let American forces use their military bases. This isn’t how friends behave. This is cowardice dressed up as diplomacy.
Sadly, the same liberal elites who screech about “global unity” are the first to bail when things get tough. They love American protection but don’t want to lift a finger—or even open a gate—when it might ruffle some feathers. Isn’t it shocking? European leaders act more like freeloaders than reliable partners. They’re happy to let American taxpayers foot the bill for their security, but when the U.S. needs help, they ghost us.
President Trump was right to question why America even stays in NATO. Why should our troops defend countries that pick and choose when to be on our side? If Europe can’t be counted on in a crisis, why should the American people bankroll their safety? The globalist crowd loves to wag their fingers at Trump, but he’s asking the question every responsible leader should: What exactly are we getting out of this so-called alliance?
Of course, the liberal media goes into hysterics any time Trump dares to defend American interests. They’d rather see America weakened and cash drained than stand up for our nation’s security and sovereignty. They call him hostile—for demanding respect. But the real hostility comes from these two-faced “allies” who are more interested in virtue signaling at international conferences than backing up their supposed commitments.
Europe doesn’t want to play by the rules, and the left is happy to let them cheat. Well, Americans shouldn’t sit quietly while our so-called friends stab us in the back. Maybe it’s time for NATO to stop standing for “Not America’s Team, Obviously.” Why should America keep showing up for allies who can’t be bothered to show up for us?
Source: NY Post
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