Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday as he announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe.
The US Defense Secretary said the outcome of the review will depend on how fast the Europeans take responsibility for their own security
The review was yet another surprise for European allies and Canada as they learn to deal with an increasingly unpredictable ally.
US officials and senior military officers had promised to coordinate closely with the Europeans as America draws down.
In recent months, President Donald Trump and the Pentagon have sent conflicting signals about whether America is reducing or increasing its military footprint
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