The Journal.

The Inside Story of Europe’s Breakup With the U.S.

July 8, 2026·28 min·6-min readnarrativenews
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The episode explores the unraveling of the NATO alliance under a second Trump presidency, driven by Trump’s adversarial rhetoric, demands for increased defense spending, and overtures to Russia, culminating in European and Canadian leaders questioning America’s reliability as an ally. The

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