President Trump has indicated he will consider establishing a U.S. military presence in Lithuania, following the country’s prime minister’s recent invitation to host American service members. The proposal comes amid growing strategic discussions about reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank, with Trump emphasizing the strong relationship between the U.S. and Lithuania. While no formal decision has been made, the suggestion signals a potential shift in military deployment strategy in the region. The move could further solidify defense ties between the two nations.
President Trump said Monday he will “certainly look at” establishing a U.S. military base in Lithuania a week after the country’s prime minister said he would welcome U.S. service members into the Baltic state. “They’re friends of mine; they're great people, so we'll certainly look at it. They are great people,” the president said when...