I think Americans underestimate the double effect of Trump’s saber-rattling towards neighboring countries and his simultaneous full-throated support of Putin.

Europeans feel under threat from two directions now. His military threats against Greenland are an extremely serious matter.

Imagine if the USA had an ally who sold you much of your military equipment and maintained bases on your territory. One day that ally would suddenly start saying that they’re going to take over Puerto Rico, and also that they support China if they wanted to invade Hawaii “because quick peace in the Pacific is so important to everyone.”

That’s where EU finds itself now.