During a recent Oval Office address, President Trump indicated that the U.S. might withdraw defense support for NATO allies falling short on financial contributions, questioning their alignment with Article 5 of the treaty. His administration is simultaneously pushing for overhauls across federal agencies, calling on Cabinet members to make precise cuts instead of utilizing Elon Musk's earlier aggressive approach. With mounting criticisms of ongoing personnel reductions due to efficiency measures, Democrats face an uphill battle in presenting a cohesive resistance as they regroup after recent electoral setbacks.