Trump’s stance on NATO and Ukraine is downright reckless

Weakening NATO only benefits Putin, and refusing Ukraine membership sends a dangerous signal that aggression goes unpunished. Europe has learned the hard way that appeasement doesn’t work, and the U.S. should be standing firmly with its allies, not undermining them. Security guarantees are important, but without NATO’s full backing, Ukraine remains vulnerable to further Russian escalation. Social democracies thrive on international cooperation, and Trump’s isolationist rhetoric threatens global stability. The West needs to show unwavering support for Ukraine, not play into Putin’s hands.