Mixed signals from Trump are shaking NATO confidence across Europe’s eastern flank

Training continues but trust is fraying fast

European governments are increasingly questioning the reliability of U.S. support for NATO, as unpredictable signals from the Trump administration raise doubts—especially on the alliance’s eastern flank. While American military training still goes on, several European states are reevaluating the depth and future of their defense partnership, reflecting wider uncertainty about U.S. commitment.