Walter Russell Mead appears on Fox Business to analyze President Donald Trump’s criticism of NATO, arguing that such critiques reflect “the facts of life politically.” He also examines the implications of the United States not sufficiently preparing its allies ahead of Operation Epic Fury. Mead underscores the importance of a broader European effort to sustain the alliance’s strength and vitality.
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US sailors conduct routine maintenance on a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on July 9, 2025. (US Navy)