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June 18, 2026
Hegseth Launches NATO 3.0 Review, Criticizes Allies for Defense Shortfalls
- Hegseth announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe, termed 'NATO 3.0', to address European defense responsibilities.
- He criticized NATO allies for their inaction during the Iran war and for denying U.S. access to bases, calling it 'shameful'.
- The review comes ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, amid bipartisan concerns over U.S. troop withdrawals from Europe.
14 Sources
- Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in EuropeJun 18, 2026 at 8:15 AM · Reuters
- Trump’s war secretary Hegseth tears into European allies over Nato spendingJun 18, 2026 at 8:41 AM · Independent
- Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'Jun 18, 2026 at 8:59 AM · NPR
- Hegseth lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. forces in EuropeJun 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM · NBC
- Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe, scorns some alliesJun 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM · Reuters
- Hegseth warns NATO allies that some nations will 'fail' U.S. defense reviewJun 18, 2026 at 9:23 AM · CNBC
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ratcheted up pressure on European NATO allies, warning that the U.S. will review its military presence on the continentJun 18, 2026 at 10:29 AM · WSJ
- Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO alliesJun 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM · CNN
- Hegseth announces 6-month review of American forces in Europe, blasts NATO allies for putting troops 'at risk'Jun 18, 2026 at 11:27 AM · Fox News
- Hegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful’ Response to U.S. War in IranJun 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM · NYT
- Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe, rips NATO alliesJun 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM · The Hill
- Nato’s Rutte refuses to criticise US over Hegseth attack on alliesJun 18, 2026 at 2:06 PM · Independent
- Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO alliesJun 18, 2026 at 5:52 PM · CBS News
- Secretary of Defense Hegseth scolds NATO allies — againJun 18, 2026 at 9:50 PM · NPR