As Russian drones again rain down destruction perilously close to NATO’s doorstep, Americans must ask themselves: How long can we afford to indulge Europe’s refusal to take charge of its own backyard? Last night’s brazen attack by Moscow, which prompted our NATO ally Romania to scramble fighter jets, underscores the failure of Europe’s current strategy of relying indefinitely on American protection.
Two Romanian F-16 fighters roared into action from a major airbase east of Bucharest at 11:15 p.m., responding to Russian drone incursions targeting civilian infrastructure and vital ports in southern Ukraine. These strikes weren’t distant clashes—they occurred mere miles from Romanian soil, near the strategic Danube River border. The Ukrainian port of Izmail, a critical artery for trade and supplies, again faced a relentless onslaught from Russian drones, endangering civilians and infrastructure alike.
This escalation should serve as a stark wake-up call for Europe. Decades of dependence on American military might have left our allies complacent, unwilling to bear their fair share of responsibility for defense. President Donald Trump has made it abundantly clear: America will stand strong and resolute, but our allies must step forward and invest in their own security. Europe’s continued reluctance to fund and expand its own military capabilities is not just unfair to American taxpayers—it is strategically reckless.
The Biden administration’s past appeasement and weak-kneed diplomacy emboldened Putin, emboldened Beijing, and left our allies vulnerable. Under President Trump’s renewed leadership, America has reasserted strength on the global stage, but our European allies need to understand clearly: American strength is not an open-ended promise without reciprocity. The current situation at NATO’s eastern flank makes clear that Europe must step up, shoulder the defense burden, and take decisive action to confront Russian aggression.
NATO member Romania scrambled two fighter jets overnight after Russia launched fresh drone attacks close to its border with Ukraine, the country’s defense ministry said on Wednesday.
Europe’s security is Europe’s responsibility first. It’s unacceptable for nations who enjoy the benefits of NATO’s protective umbrella to continually defer their military and financial obligations to American taxpayers. The Trump administration has consistently pushed NATO allies toward increased defense spending, and several members have started to respond. But as this latest incident shows, the pace remains frustratingly slow and inadequate.
President Trump has rightly demanded NATO nations invest a minimum of 2% of their GDP on defense. Yet even now, many European countries fall woefully short of this modest goal. Meanwhile, American families foot the bill, subsidizing Europe’s security while sacrificing our domestic priorities—reviving American manufacturing, securing our borders, reforming education, and ending foreign entanglements. This imbalance cannot and must not continue.
Russia’s repeated drone strikes near Romanian territory highlight a dangerous new normal—a reality where Europe is vulnerable, complacent, and unable to effectively counter threats without immediate American intervention. President Trump’s America First vision demands accountability from our allies. Europe’s passivity invites aggression; Russia senses weakness and exploits it. It’s time for Europe to wake up, take responsibility, and fully commit to its own defense.
Strong American leadership under President Trump has revitalized our nation’s military and restored respect internationally. But our allies must recognize their duty to share the load. NATO cannot simply be an American-financed shield for economically prosperous European countries unwilling to invest sufficiently in their own security.
The message from this latest Russian provocation is clear: Europe’s passivity is unsustainable. America remains steadfast in its support—but it’s long past time for our European allies to step up, shoulder greater responsibility, and fulfill their obligations to NATO and to their own citizens. The days of endless American subsidy without European reciprocity must end. The clock is ticking, Europe. It’s your move.
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