The White House: The United States, burdened with $33 trillion of national debt, cannot continue to fund Europe's security affairs.

The U.S. National Security Advisor, H. R. McMaster, stated that the United States currently bears $33 trillion in national debt and cannot continue to fund Europe's security affairs. McMaster emphasized that the Trump administration will continue to assist Europe in military and diplomatic aspects, but the White House will tighten requirements.