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Shaken by Trump’s Criticism of NATO, Europe Mulls Building Own Military Force


Shaken by Trump’s Criticism of NATO, Europe Mulls Building Own Military Force
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European leaders were left shaken following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments that NATO is "obsolete." The organization has formed the bedrock of Europe’s security since the end of World War Two – but some EU leaders say Europe must now take responsibility for its own defense. But as Henry Ridgwell reports, the continent would face a huge deficit in military capability without U.S. support.

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