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Exclusive: Pentagon sends ‘political loyalty’ survey to US allies

Exclusive: Pentagon sends ‘political loyalty’ survey to US allies
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Al Jazeera has obtained an exclusive Pentagon questionnaire sent to 31 NATO allies to assess their 'loyalty' to the United States. Policy experts say the move aligns with President Trump's deep focus on political loyalty.

Exclusive: Pentagon sends ‘political loyalty’ survey to US allies | Politics | Al Jazeera

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Exclusive: Pentagon sends ‘political loyalty’ survey to US allies

In a questionnaire obtained exclusively by Al Jazeera, the Pentagon presented a list of questions to 31 NATO allies to determine ‘loyalty’ to the US. A NATO policy expert tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ it makes sense for President Trump, who cares deeply about loyalty.

Published On 20 Aug 2026

20 Aug 2026

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