Allies fear Trump will target NATO in case of midterm loss

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NATO countries are preparing for increased criticism and pressure from US President Donald Trump in the event that the Republican Party fails to show itself

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US President Donald Trump, after Republicans lose the upcoming midterm elections, could take action that would severely weaken NATO. European allies are already preparing for a worst-case scenario: the US could withdraw thousands more troops from Europe or cut funding for the alliance, according to Politico.

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In NATO countries, it is feared that the failure of the Republican Party in the US interim elections could provoke President Donald Trump to reduce the US military presence in Europe. NATO diplomats have expressed concern that if Congress restricts Trump's actions in domestic politics after the interim elections, it can focus on the outside, writes Politico. In December, US troops in Europe are expected to be reviewed.

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The European NATO allies fear that the Republican defeat in the U.S. elections may push Donald Trump to take tough steps and increase pressure on the alliance.

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NATO countries are preparing for the worst scenario before the US Tuesday elections. Five NATO diplomats have said that European allies fear that if the Republicans lose, Donald Trump could attack...

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NATO countries are preparing for the most pessimistic scenario in the US elections on Tuesday. European allies fear that a Republican defeat could cause President Donald Trump to dramatically intensify his attacks on the alliance, according to NATO diplomats quoted by Politico under anonymous cover in order to be able to express themselves freely on this sensitive issue.