Greece is among the NATO allies that could stand to benefit from a plan under consideration by the Trump administration to redistribute US forces within the alliance, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
According to the report, the Trump administration is weighing a proposal to shift US troops away from NATO member states seen as less supportive during the war with Iran and toward allies viewed as more closely aligned with Washington.
Early-stage Trump plan for NATO could benefit Greece
The proposal has been circulating among senior US officials in recent weeks and has already drawn support from high-level figures although it remains at an early stage.
It is one of several options reportedly under discussion at the White House as strains grow between the Trump administration and European allies after Washington’s decision to enter the war with Iran. As WSJ notes, however, such a move could not happen without congressional approval under existing US law.
Greece among countries viewed as supportive
Countries likely to benefit are those viewed by Washington as having adopted a supportive position during the conflict, including Greece, Poland, Romania, and Lithuania.
The report highlights that Eastern European allies, in particular, rank among NATO’s top defense spenders and were among the first to signal readiness to support an international coalition tasked with monitoring the Strait of Hormuz. Romania, for instance, is reported to have acted swiftly following the outbreak of the war, approving US requests to allow the US Air Force to use its bases.
White House criticism reflects broader tensions
The WSJ report comes amid escalating friction between Washington and several European capitals. On April 8, 2026, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt accused NATO of failing to back the United States during the conflict.
“It is quite sad that NATO turned its back on the American people over the last six weeks while those same people are paying for its defense,” she said. The remarks highlight wider frustration within the administration toward allies that either opposed the war outright or placed limits on US military operations tied to the campaign against Iran.
Trump reportedly disappointed with several NATO member
While the White House declined to comment on the substance of the proposal, the report claims several member states have drawn Trump’s ire since his return to office, largely due to their stance on the war. Spain, described as the only NATO country not committed to spending 5 percent of GDP on defense, reportedly denied US aircraft involved in the Iran operation access to its airspace.
Germany has also reportedly frustrated the administration, with senior officials criticizing the war despite the country’s central role as a logistical hub for American military operations in Europe.
Italy, according to the WSJ, temporarily blocked US use of an air base in Sicily, while France granted access to a base in southern France only on the condition that aircraft using it were not involved in strikes against Iran.
Base closures may also be under consideration in Trump NATO plan
In addition to troop redeployments, the WSJ suggests the proposal could include the closure of at least one US base in Europe, with Spain or Germany cited by two Trump administration officials as potential locations.
For now, the plan remains under discussion. Nonetheless, the report indicates a possible shift in how the Trump administration approaches NATO, with military positioning increasingly linked to whether allies are seen by Washington as politically supportive during wartime.