President Donald Trump just scored a surprising ally in his quest to beef up NATO’s coffers. On Fox News, a former Clinton official gave credit where it’s due, praising Trump’s arm-twisting of European allies to boost defense spending. It’s a rare moment of bipartisan sanity in a world drowning in woke noise.
Breitbart reported that on Wednesday, Jamie Metzl, a seasoned Atlantic Council Senior Fellow and ex-World Health Organization adviser, lauded Trump’s NATO strategy during a Fox News segment.
The discussion, aired on “Fox News @ Night,” centered on Trump’s relentless push to get European allies to pony up more for defense. Metzl didn’t mince words, and neither should we: Europe’s been freeloading too long.
Host Trace Gallagher kicked off the exchange, asking Metzl if Trump deserved praise for getting NATO allies to open their wallets. Metzl, who once served under then-Sen. Joe Biden on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee didn’t hesitate. His response was a refreshing break from the usual anti-Trump dogma clogging the airwaves.
“Absolutely,” Metzl said, giving Trump a nod for putting the squeeze on Europe. He argued that Trump’s pressure has forced NATO allies to step up their defense budgets. Finally, someone admits the obvious: Trump’s brash style gets results where diplomatic niceties fail.
Metzl didn’t stop there. He pointed out that Europe faces a “fundamental threat” from Russia, a reality too many elites ignore while chasing progressive pipe dreams.
Trump’s wake-up call to NATO is a lifeline for a continent asleep at the wheel.
The United States, Metzl noted, can’t shoulder global security alone. With responsibilities spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, America needs partners who pull their weight. Trump’s push for fairness isn’t just smart—it’s essential.
Metzl emphasized that European allies are vital to U.S. security. But for too long, they’ve leaned on America’s military might while skimping on their contributions. Trump’s no-nonsense approach is changing that, and Metzl’s praise proves it’s working.
“Our European partners and allies are essential to our security, but they’ve got to step up,” Metzl declared.
He’s right—NATO’s strength hinges on collective responsibility, not Uncle Sam’s checkbook. The left’s obsession with globalism conveniently forgets this inconvenient truth.
Metzl’s comments highlight a broader shift. European nations, spooked by Russia’s aggression, are finally boosting defense budgets in response to Trump’s prodding. It’s a win for common sense over bureaucratic inertia.
Gallagher’s question was blunt: Should Trump get praise for making NATO allies “pony up some dough”? Metzl’s answer was equally direct, crediting Trump for shaking Europe out of its complacency. This isn’t about MAGA bragging rights—it’s about results that benefit everyone.
Metzl’s background makes his praise all the more striking. A former Clinton NSC official and Biden staffer, he’s no Trump fanboy. Yet even he sees the wisdom in Trump’s strategy, proving truth can cut through partisan fog.
Europe’s increased defense spending isn’t just a Trump victory—it’s a NATO lifeline. Russia’s threat looms large, and a stronger alliance benefits the free world. The woke crowd might scoff, but security isn’t a feelings-based game.
Metzl’s Fox News appearance underscores a hard truth: America can’t play global cop solo. Trump’s pressure on NATO allies is a pragmatic move, not a populist stunt. Critics who cry “isolationism” miss the point—fair burden-sharing strengthens alliances, not weakens them.
“President Trump deserves enormous credit for putting pressure on them to do so,” Metzl concluded. His words are a rebuke to the progressive mantra that diplomacy means endless handouts. Real leadership, as Trump shows, demands accountability.
