Trump administration tests NATO loyalty with U.S. troop withdrawal questionnaire

The United States administration, led by President Donald Trump, has issued a unique questionnaire to all 30 NATO allies, seeking to gauge their loyalty and alignment with U.S. foreign policy. Allies have until August 28 to submit their responses. The questions, as revealed by Bloomberg, are designed to assess each member's commitment before Washington decides on potential reductions in U.S. troops and armaments stationed in Europe. The inquiry probes whether countries have publicly supported U.S. foreign policy, imposed restrictions on U.S. military base usage, opposed policies hindering military contracts with U.S. firms, and demonstrated alignment with an "'strong, clear & quiet'" approach. This move comes as Trump considers troop withdrawals from the continent, effectively testing the resolve of the alliance. Croatia, like other members, is expected to complete the questionnaire this week. Some online comments suggest a desire for European nations to reduce reliance on the U.S. and explore alternative defense systems.