Trump can break up with a 75-year-old tradition. "Signal of departure from NATO"

The U.S. Department of defence is looking for savings, and surplus resources can make limiting engagement on the Old Continent. fresh reports from across the ocean were transmitted by NBC News.

Journalists have spoken to 2 Pentagon employees. Republicans are planning a crucial restructuring by limiting the U.S. Army's command quarters.

USA. fresh plans for NATO command in Europe. Media reveals

Almost 75-year-old tradition established US NATO Force Command in Europe. A four-star general representing the United States has been at the head of the troops so far.

"Apostasy (Americans – ed.) from a post ( NATO forces in Europe – ed.) would be crucial and symbolic Change in the balance of power in NATO” we read on the NBC News website.

European NATO troops are presently headed by General Christopher Cavali. Military has been in office since July 2022, which is almost all the time Ukrainian-Russian War.

"The resignation of the United States as NATO's chief allied commander would be seen as crucial in Europe The signal of departure from the alliance” said the retired Adm. James Stavridis, who served as head of NATO in Europe from 2009 to 2013.

"We would lose a immense amount of influence in NATO... it would be a political mistake of epic proportions," argued Adm. Stavridis.

Trump wants to save money. He targeted American military command.

The austerity plan involves consolidating 5 of the 11 U.S. military commanders. The European and African command, among others, would be combined and its office would be established in German Stuttgart. simplification of staff – only in the first year – would lead to $ 270 million savings. For now, it is unclear how the U.S. legislature would vote.

Next $1.18 billion Americans can save by giving up the expansion of the armed forces in allied Japan.

"Connecting the US European Command and the U.S. African Command into 1 unit creates a combat mega-command, which is truly besides large for 1 individual to be realistically able to manage it," said Adm. Stavridis.

It is worth noting that the influential position of the chief of North Atlantic Alliance forces on the Old Continent occupied among others. General Dwight Eisenhover. A fewer years later, the military became president of the United States and held office for 2 terms (from 1953 to 1961 – ed.).

Source: NBC News