Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — February 13
Feb 13, 2026
Adam Smith, U.S. Representative and Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Committee, offers perspectives on defense, alliances, and interagency coordination. Sir Trevor Phillips, broadcaster and commentator, shares European takes on U.S.-Europe relations and NATO concerns. Gabe Gutierrez, NBC White House correspondent, reports on White House reactions, national security moves, and presidential comments. They discuss Munich Security Conference debates, Iran pressure, DHS funding fights, and humanitarian scaling in Gaza.
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Transatlantic Trust Is Fraying
- European leaders at the Munich Security Conference say U.S. actions have damaged the post-World War II rules-based order.
- The comments signal deep transatlantic distrust that could reshape NATO and alliance expectations.
Rubio To Reassure Europe
- Marco Rubio is expected to deliver a more conciliatory, multilateral message compared with last year's harsher tone.
- European audiences want reassurance that U.S. commitments to NATO and collective defense remain intact.
Greenland And Absences Heighten Concern
- Greenland remarks and skipped high-level visits have amplified European concerns about U.S. reliability.
- European officials now discuss reducing dependence on the U.S. for their own defense planning.