US EditionEasing Fears of US Pullback, Trump to Appoint Next Chief of NATO's European Command, Reuters Reports
- On May 30, 2025, Donald Trump chose to maintain a U.S. general in the leading NATO military position, underscoring America's continuing role in the alliance's command structure.
- This move came after reports suggested the Trump administration might consider giving up the SACEUR position, a role traditionally held by an American general, amid concerns about the U.S. commitment to NATO.
- Army General Christopher Cavoli has served as SACEUR, managing NATO's military activities across Europe, since mid-2022, with Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich expected to take over the role.
- Trump personally notified NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about his decision, and U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that President Trump is committed to protecting America's interests and will not let the country be taken advantage of.
- The appointment signals continued U.S. engagement with NATO’s military structure and eases allies' concerns about American military leadership amidst ongoing pressures for Europe to increase defense spending.
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According to Reuters, the United States is preparing to appoint Air Force Lieutenant General Alexis Grinkevich as the new Supreme Commander of NATO's Joint Armed Forces in Europe (SACEUR) and commander of the European Command of the US Armed Forces (EUCOM).
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MSNEasing fears of US pullback, Trump to appoint next chief of NATO's European command, Reuters reports
U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to appoint the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), reaffirming a key American role in NATO's military structure, Reuters reported on May 30, citing unnamed officials. The decision marks a reversal of earlier speculation that the Trump administration was considering relinquishing the U.S. military position, traditionally held by an American four-star general for nearly 75 years.According to Reute…
US President Donald Trump has appointed the next Supreme Allied Commander of NATO in Europe. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to Reuters. According to Reuters, such a decision may indicate that the US is not yet completely moving away from European security issues. Trump's decision may also be a temporary relief for NATO's European allies amid concerns about the US's rapid withdrawal from these issues. The agency notes that Trump …
President Donald Trump will maintain the traditional role as an American general to be in NATO's leadership, at least for the moment, even if Washington forces European allies to take more responsibility for their security, many more officials familiar with this issue, quoted by Reuters.
President Donald Trump will maintain the traditional role as an American general to be in NATO leadership, at least for the moment, three American officials, a Western official and a NATO source, even though Washington pressures European allies to take more responsibility for their security, reports Reuters.
The decision shows that Trump does not want the United States to reduce its commitment to NATO, at least not yet.
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