Trump Nominates Slew Of New Generals To Command Europe, Mideast & Africa

[Swordsmyth]

The Trump administration has just nominated a slew of new generals to head up top US military commands in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Importantly, Air Force General Alex Grynkewich has been nominated as NATO’s new Supreme Allied Commander in Europe (SACEUR) and head of U.S. European Command (EUCOM).

This comes amid reports that the US under the Trump administration is growing frustrated enough to 'step back' from NATO leadership, with lack of collective defense spending out of Europe.


For example, Defense News last month acknowledged, :The nomination to head European Command, which is not yet final, comes at a moment of uncertainty for America’s military commitment to Europe, potentially including cuts to U.S. forces on the continent and a lesser role in the NATO alliance."

President Trump also nominated Navy Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, currently CENTCOM’s deputy commander, to lead CENTCOM. Additionally, Dagvin Anderson, director for Joint Force Development, has been tapped to lead US Africa Command (AFRICOM).

The Pentagon announces U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich as NATO's new Supreme Allied Commander and head of U.S. European Command. pic.twitter.com/IIofVrs7W3

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This fresh crop of commanders are likely being tapped for their loyalty to Trump's vision of 'make deals, not chaos' for the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

While there's no peace on the horizon as yet when it comes to Ukraine, Gaza, or Yemen - there's been noticeably quiet from the White House these past few days as both conflict theatres heat up. This could be a good thing, given Trump is not issuing threats, but could be patiently waiting for how Russia's retaliation on Ukraine - for example - plays out.

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[PAF]

the US under the Trump administration is growing frustrated enough to 'step back' from NATO leadership, with lack of collective defense spending out of Europe.

Nice Bait and Switch. The wrong ^ part ^ was bolded so I fixed it for you.


From his last term [and will assuredly continue during his second]:

- Donald Trump: “Twenty-three of the 28 nations are still not paying what they should be paying." As part of its efforts to respond to Trump’s demand to do more to fight terrorism, NATO will also set up a counter-terrorism intelligence cell to improve information-sharing.

- Secretary General Thanks President Trump For His Commitment To NATO
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked US President Donald Trump for his strong leadership and commitment to the Alliance in a meeting at the White House on Thursday (14 November 2019). Mr. Stoltenberg highlighted rising defense investment across European Allies and Canada, amounting to more than $100 billion extra in recent years, adding that Allies are determined to keep up the momentum.

 

[Swordsmyth]

Nice Bait and Switch. The wrong ^ part ^ was bolded so I fixed it for you.


From his last term [and will assuredly continue during his second]:

- Donald Trump: “Twenty-three of the 28 nations are still not paying what they should be paying." As part of its efforts to respond to Trump’s demand to do more to fight terrorism, NATO will also set up a counter-terrorism intelligence cell to improve information-sharing.

- Secretary General Thanks President Trump For His Commitment To NATO
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked US President Donald Trump for his strong leadership and commitment to the Alliance in a meeting at the White House on Thursday (14 November 2019). Mr. Stoltenberg highlighted rising defense investment across European Allies and Canada, amounting to more than $100 billion extra in recent years, adding that Allies are determined to keep up the momentum.

Yes, Trump is going to end NATO because it has always been a scam to make us pay for their defense, along with the fact he is against getting us involved in foreign wars.