President Trump warns NATO of a "VERY BAD FUTURE" if they abandon America's plans to open and secure the Strait of Hormuz — FT

It's a fact: NATO is NOT NATO without America!

Europe could reportedly assist because they have large numbers of minesweepers — that can counter Iran effectively

NATO SecGen Mark Rutte recently NAILED IT: "If anyone thinks here that the European Union or Europe can defend itself without the US, KEEP ON DREAMING! YOU CAN'T! We can't!"

"Europe — if you REALLY want to go it alone, and those of you who are planning for that, FORGET that you can ever get there with 5% [GDP for defense spending]. It will be 10%! You have to build up your own nuclear capability!"

"That costs billions and billions of euros. You will lose them. In that scenario, you would lose the ultimate guarantor of our freedom, which is the U.S. nuclear umbrella. So, hey, good luck!"

???? BREAKING: President Trump warns NATO of a "VERY BAD FUTURE" if they abandon America's plans to open and secure the Strait of Hormuz — FT

Trump could announce a coalition of countries escorting tankers this week.

It's a fact: NATO is NOT NATO without America!

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