Europe re-arming is a side effect of Trump signalling he will not defend them against Russia.
Re:US Ends Support For Ukrainian F-16s
by typeofhuman on Monday March 10, 2025 @09:36AM
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Yes. He's cutting funding and is threatening to leave NATO. He's made it clear the US is not going to continue funding the defense budgets of Europe.
> Trump's actions towards the EU has resulted in a massive increase in military spending by those nations. This is exactly what Trump has demanded of them. This is consequential to Russia and in no way good for them. To think Trump is "controlled by Russia" is such a tired, worn out farce.