But it also does need to be pointed out that building up the logistical pipelines that can create and sustain a truly viable and credible defense posture independent of the US is not going to be a cheap or fast process.

Unfortunately not, which is exactly why we shouldn’t take the easy road and order ourselves some American weaponry. Definitely no new joint strike fighter for example.

I’m just shocked more European countries didn’t take it more seriously the first time he got elected.

But not as shocking as him becoming president again. Holy shit.