Trump tested NATO and allies failed response, Leavitt claims

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23 Apr 2026 • 5:20 AM MYT
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  • White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt claimed that President Donald Trump believed NATO and its member countries failed his test.
  • Leavitt stated that, from President Trump's perspective, European nations talk extensively but do not take sufficient action.
  • She cited Operation Epic Fury as an example where the United States, with Israel's help, independently degraded Iran's military.
  • The U.S. undertook this operation without the involvement of European nations or NATO allies.
  • Leavitt concluded that the U.S. will continue its mission alone, acknowledging President Trump's awareness of the allies' inaction.

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