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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Cover: Edited version of US Air Force, US Navy, and US Marine Corps aircraft along with US Army Patriot missile batteries line up on the runway for an elephant walk during a routine operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base in Japan on May 6, 2025. (US Air Force)