No doubt Mr. Trump wants to punish Europe for its ambivalent (and at times unhelpful) response to the Iran war. But . . . Poland? The Trump team’s refrain about “model allies” who share the burdens of defense is meaningless if Poland doesn’t qualify.

 

Trump Bugs Out on Poland

The Pentagon cancels a brigade deployment to NATO’s eastern front.

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The WSJ Editorial Board

May 18, 2026 5:41 pm ET