House Republicans slam troop reductions in Poland – a country Hegseth praised as ‘model ally’

US Lawmakers React with Outrage Over NATO Committee Decision A heated exchange erupted in Washington on Friday as a top Republican congressman voiced his strong disapproval of a recent decision made by a NATO committee. Representative Don Bacon (R-Neb.) slammed the move, calling it a "slap in the face" to Poland and the Baltic states, which have been at the forefront of NATO's efforts to counter Russian aggression. The comments suggest a growing rift within the alliance, as some members express concerns over the committee's handling of security and defense issues. The controversy is likely to spark a wider debate on the future of NATO and its ability to effectively address emerging threats in the region.

“This is a slap in the face to Poland. It's a slap in the face to our Baltic friends and I think it's a slap to the face to this committee,” Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said Friday.