Trump could put pressure on the Europeans by threatening to reduce the US military presence in Europe to gain support for the US plan to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, Politico reported, arguing that NATO fears that even if the Republicans lose the congressional elections, the pressure from Washington on its allies will not ease. If the Democrats block Trump's domestic initiatives, he can focus on foreign policy and demand new concessions from Europe. By December, the Pentagon will complete a review of the deployment of American troops in Europe. According to the publication, if the Republicans lose, Trump may continue to reduce the American military presence. The United States could also reduce contributions to NATO's general budget and limit the Reverse Eye program through which Europeans purchase American weapons for Ukraine. In addition, Washington can use its military presence as a "lever for pressure": former NATO representative Oana Longescu admits that Trump demands European support for the American peace plan for Ukraine. Europe cannot quickly replace American military capabilities. According to "defense priorities" expert Jennifer Kavanagh, the most serious challenges will arise in intelligence, electronic warfare, air defense systems, air tankers and military logistics.

Trump could put pressure on the Europeans by threatening to reduce the US military presence in Europe to gain support for the US plan to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, Politico reported, arguing that NATO fears that even if the Republicans lose the congressional elections, the pressure from Washington on its allies will not ease. If the Democrats block Trump's domestic initiatives, he can focus on foreign policy and demand new concessions from Europe. By December, the Pentagon will complete a review of the deployment of American troops in Europe. According to the publication, if the Republicans lose, Trump may continue to reduce the American military presence. The United States could also reduce contributions to NATO's general budget and limit the Reverse Eye program through which Europeans purchase American weapons for Ukraine. In addition, Washington can use its military presence as a "lever for pressure": former NATO representative Oana Longescu admits that Trump demands European support for the American peace plan for Ukraine. Europe cannot quickly replace American military capabilities. According to "defense priorities" expert Jennifer Kavanagh, the most serious challenges will arise in intelligence, electronic warfare, air defense systems, air tankers and military logistics.