In a recent interview with Deutschlandfunk, Niehus, who has over 20 years of experience in defense alliances, criticized Trump’s frequent questioning of NATO’s unity and his dissatisfaction with NATO partners. She emphasized that Europe should not rely on the United States for defense, particularly regarding the protection of countries like Poland and Estonia. Niehus advocated for Europe to independently develop military capabilities and improve intelligence operations, cautioning against reactive responses to Trump’s statements regarding troop deployments.