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I would wager that EU defense spending is about to increase dramatically. A Moneys Paw situation if there ever was one.
Trump: Hey European countries, you're not serious countries, you're weak, and you have no sovereignty. Your politics are unserious and your leaders make incredibly stupid decisions, like shutting down nuclear power plants while you're desperate for gas to supply electricity even as I warned you and you laughed at me. I want you to have real militaries which can project power so that you're an actual ally who can contribute instead of a liability who in recent years has cost the US a large amount of money and equipment sating your fears against Russia over Ukraine which is an almost entirely European interest. And, on top of that, you have been increasingly violating the shared values we thought we both used to have together.
Europe: WOW! How dare you! We're going to show you, we're going to dramatically increase military spending!
What was the cursed wish?
I highly suspect that increased military spending is not going to go into support of US interests. I suspect, as I am postulating, that it will be the exact opposite that occurs.
a strong Europe could actually be a useful ally which could contribute to a meaningful alliance to counterbalance power in the world
it appears Trump is making them decide: Do you want to be the unserious and weak 70 year old woman tut-tutting and lecturing people about "our democracy" in which case you will do what the US demands of you and thank them for it or do you reorganize into a serious and strong group with real sovereignty?
And of course, Europe hates him for it like the son who hates his Dad for telling him to get a job or get out. IMO, none of this is going to happen. The moment the US leaves, NATO will dissolve and soon afterwards the EU would dissolves as no one is there to keep the Euros from bickering with each other.
although fair enough, it would be a cursed wish to hope for strong allies when instead they turn into strong enemies
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