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International Business Times
International Business Times
Marvie Basilan

GOP Leaders Decry Report On Trump's Plan To Shake Up Pentagon Command, Possibly Affecting NATO Role

The Trump government is reportedly planning a major shakeup within the Pentagon command, and two Republican leaders are opposed to it. (Credit: AFP)

KEY POINTS

  • The Trump admin is reportedly discussing whether the US should give up its role as SACEUR in the NATO
  • The Pentagon is also reportedly planning to consolidate five of the US military's 11 combatant commands
  • Sen. Wicker and Rep. Rogers believe 'such moves risk undermining American deterrence around the globe'
  • They pledged to oppose 'significant changes to our warfighting structure' implemented without due process

The Trump administration is reportedly undertaking a massive restructuring of the U.S. military's combatant commands and headquarters, with the changes possibly affecting the nation's role within the NATO, and while the plans haven't been confirmed, two Republican key leaders have already expressed strong opposition.

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