January 21, 2026
NATO Countries Must Come Together and ‘Be Tough with Trump’ | Jim Townsend
After Trump gave "the rudest speech I've ever heard", it is time for countries to "stand up" for themselves, says CNAS adjunct senior fellow and former US deputy assistant Secretary for defense for European and NATO Policy, Jim Townsend.
Watch the full interview on Times News.
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