# Is NATO Finished? Trump Envoy Rick Grenell on Europe’s Crisis | The Liz Truss Show

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Published: 2026-04-01T17:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of The Liz Truss Show, Liz Truss is joined by Rick Grenell, former US Ambassador to Germany and President Trump’s Special Envoy, to discuss the growing divide between the United States and Europe. They cover: Rising tensions between Donald Trump and European leaders NATO spending and whether the alliance still works Keir Starmer’s foreign policy stance and US frustration Europe’s economic stagnation vs US growth The role of bureaucracy, media, and political elites Mass migration, energy policy, and cultural challenges Grenell explains why American businesses are turning away from Europe and how the Trump administration may use economic and defence leverage going forward. This is a critical conversation about the future of NATO, Western alliances, and whether Europe can reverse its decline. 👉 Subscribe for more interviews on politics, economics, and the future of the West. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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