> And the US would love for the EU to defend itself.

Then the US shouldn't have over decades worked to undermine EU defense industry.

I trust actions more than words. The US over the decades did all it could so that EU did not, in fact, stepped up its defence, mainly for its own damn interests. A Europe that depends on the US to shoulder part of its defense is a Europe a lot more susceptible to US interests.

I am actually glad this should be coming to an end. I always thought EU should get rid of US influence.