Republican leaders have voiced concerns over reports that President Trump is considering giving up the U.S.’s traditional command of NATO forces in Europe. Senator Roger Wicker and Representative Mike Rogers, chairs of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees, warned that such a move could weaken NATO’s military structure and undermine U.S. influence in the alliance.
Since 1950, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) role has been held exclusively by U.S. generals. Reports suggest Trump may relinquish this position as part of a broader military restructuring aimed at cost-cutting. Critics argue that this could embolden adversaries and raise doubts among allies about America’s commitment to NATO.
Wicker and Rogers emphasized that any significant changes to NATO’s command structure should be carefully reviewed and coordinated with Congress. GOP lawmakers are closely monitoring the situation and may take legislative action to prevent a shift that could impact global security.
