March 31, 2026 – RUBIO: If US can’t use European bases, NATO is a one-way street

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Secretary Rubio called NATO a “one-way street,” reiterating that the United States will now have to reexamine its alliance:

“We are going to have to reexamine whether this alliance that has served our country well for so long is still serving that purpose—or has it now become a one-way street?

Right now, it seems like America is simply in the position of defending Europe, but when we need the help of our allies, they deny us basing rights and overflight permissions.

If we’ve reached the point where being in NATO means we can no longer use those bases to defend America’s interests, then NATO has truly become a one-way street.

It ends up meaning we have troops in Europe to defend Europe, but when we need them—just to allow us to use their military bases—their answer is no.

So why are we even in NATO? You have to ask that question.

Why have we spent hundreds of billions—trillions—of dollars over the years, and kept all these American forces stationed in the region, if in our time of need we’re not going to be allowed to use those bases?

There’s no doubt that, once this conflict is over, we’re going to have to reexamine that relationship.

We’re going to have to take a hard look at the value of NATO and this alliance for our country.

Ultimately, that’s a decision for the president to make—and he’ll have to make it.”

Trump has been hammering away on a new message. Have you caught on yet?

Today was a masterclass by Trump, and that’s because he continued to hammer this message into the minds of the world.

A few weeks ago Trump said the following to 90 million Iranians during the initial strikes on Iran:

“When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take.”

Take.

“Now is the time to seize control of your destiny… This is the moment for action.”

Action.

Take action.

Today he told the UK: “Build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT. Go get your own oil.”

See the theme? It’s agency.

To the Iranians under the mullahs: Take it. Seize it. You need to have agency.

To the UK sitting out the fight: Take it. Take your oil. You need to have agency.

Trump is ending the era where the world relies on America as if America is their parent.

Trump is using the Iran war as the mechanism to sever the world from America.

Even tonight in the Oval Office Trump said other countries need to fend for themselves.

Expect Trump to continue hammering this agency message home over the next few weeks.

And make sure to watch for his use of the word “take”. You might lose count.