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Yes, the USA has never been asked for support under the NATO agreement, though they did themselves call on support after 9/11 (and Trump did imagine he might ge
by beardyw 1mo ago
Yes, the USA has never been asked for support under the NATO agreement, though they did themselves call on support after 9/11 (and Trump did imagine he might get support in Iran which definitely doesn't qualify).
I suspect they would not want to be put in the position of supporting a European nation against Russia.
In fact my reading of Trump is that warfare is not really his cup of tea, making Iran a big shock to me.
- toomuchtodo 1mo ago> I suspect they would not want to be put in the position of supporting a European nation against Russia. Exactly, which is why the meeting was held. They do not want their commitment tested at this time, as it would potentially lead to high(er) volatility with uncertain odds of success. > In fact my reading of Trump is that warfare is not really his cup of tea, making Iran a big shock to me. He got sold into it by Netanyahu and is now stuck in the quagmire we see before us. He thought we'd be in and out, "Mission Accomplished" banner unfurled in a few days. Bad news. "Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Good Dog' until you make it to the rock."
- toomuchtodo 1mo agoAxios: Trump to Axios: I'm not worried Russia will attack NATO - https://www.axios.com/2026/08/27/trump-nato-russia-ukraine-war https://www.axios.com/2026/08/27/trump-nato-russia-ukraine-w... - August 27th, 2026