Trump says he ‘will certainly look at’ establishing US military base in Lithuania
- Posted on October 5, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
President Trump has expressed openness to establishing a permanent U.S. military presence in Lithuania, signaling potential strategic expansion in Eastern Europe. This development follows Lithuania's prime minister's recent invitation for American military deployment in the Baltic region. The proposal reflects growing NATO concerns about regional security and Russia's influence, positioning Lithuania as a key ally in strengthening Western defense capabilities along Eastern Europe's borders.
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Trump says he ‘will certainly look at’ establishing US military base in Lithuania
President Trump said on Monday that he will “certainly look at” establishing a U.S. military base in Lithuania a week after the country’s prime minister said he would welcome U.S. service members i…
