The Rest Is Politics: US 150. Trump Insults NATO Troops
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Jan 23, 2026 
Alastair Campbell, veteran British political strategist and former Tony Blair communications director, joins to dissect Trump's attacks on NATO and allied soldiers. They discuss why he targets veterans, the strain on transatlantic trust, and whether Western leaders should publicly rebuke him. Conversation covers political calculations, media reactions, and the future stability of NATO.
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Trump's Dismissal Of NATO Sacrifice
- Anthony Scaramucci condemns Trump's dismissal of NATO sacrifices as disgusting and unrepresentative of most Americans.
- He emphasizes NATO's long-standing mutual sacrifice, citing 457 U.S. deaths and allied losses in Afghanistan.
Most Americans Still Back NATO
- Anthony Scaramucci apologizes on behalf of normal Americans for Trump's remarks and defends the alliance's 80-year record.
- He stresses that most Americans value NATO and its relationships with allies.
Humiliation As A Political Tool
- Scaramucci interprets Trump's attacks as stemming from violent insecurity and a need to humiliate others.
- He links the behavior to personal psychological drivers rather than foreign policy strategy.