politics
May 5, 2026
Kellogg Advises Trump to Forge New Military Ties with Europe by Creating 'New NATO'
The former presidential envoy for Ukraine noted that the military bloc, which originally consisted of 12 countries, now includes 32 states and is therefore a "very bloated architecture"
TL;DR
- Keith Kellogg advised Trump to reconsider US military relations with Europe within NATO.
- He proposed a 'tiered relationship' and a 'new NATO' or defensive alignment with Europe.
- Kellogg called the current NATO a "very bloated architecture" with 32 member states.
- He accused European countries of underinvesting in defense and relying on the US.
- Kellogg cited issues with European military readiness, using the UK's aircraft carriers as an example.
- Trump has previously criticized NATO partners for not supporting US operations.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated a reassessment of NATO's value post-operation against Iran.
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