Pete Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe, blasts NATO allies

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blasted NATO allies, announcing a six-month review of American forces in Europe on Thursday. He warned that future US military commitments would hinge on how quickly European nations assume bigger responsibility for their own defence. Speaking at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Hegseth said the Pentagon review would examine whether European countries are moving fast enough to strengthen their own military capabilities and reduce their dependence on Washington. “This will be a real review. It will be designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading, stepping up to take primary responsibility…