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Amidst military maneuvers, the reality of U.S.-European relations comes into focus. Despite NATO's foundational goal of collective security, the underlying dialogue from the Trump administration has been laced with a sentiment of frustration and resentment towards European allies. Phrases like "bailing Europe out" and "European freeloading" underscore a perception that Europe relies too heavily on U.S. defense capabilities without meeting its military funding commitments.