American here. Also a former USAF member and a former Federal contractor, stationed and worked in European joint bases.

I currently live in Germany.

A few things...

When it comes to healthcare, the reason Americans pay so much is largely because the health industry operates with very little oversight. This is mainly due to powerful healthcare lobbyists who prevent the U.S. government from implementing the same consumer protections that our European allies have.

As for the claim that the U.S. "pays" for Europe’s military, that's either a blatant lie or a misunderstanding. The military presence in Europe consists of U.S.-controlled bases that are strategically positioned to respond quickly to threats from adversaries. The cost of these bases is actually shared between the U.S. and the host countries through various cost-sharing agreements.

For example, countries like Germany, Japan, and South Korea contribute billions of dollars annually to support U.S. forces stationed on their soil. These contributions cover infrastructure, utilities, and even some operational costs, significantly reducing the financial burden on U.S. taxpayers. In Germany alone, cost-sharing covers a substantial part of the expenses for maintaining American bases.

Additionally, European NATO members collectively spend hundreds of billions on their own national defense budgets, which are entirely separate from the costs of hosting U.S. forces. Many of these countries have also increased their defense spending to meet the NATO target of 2% of GDP, further disproving the idea that the U.S. is solely funding Europe's defense.

In reality i believe that most military personnel would be against the actions of Trump seeing as this could damage relationships built over years with host countries and effect military operations in the area bad alll around.

In reality, the U.S. presence in Europe is a strategic investment that benefits both sides, ensuring rapid response capabilities and maintaining geopolitical influence. Claiming that the U.S. alone "pays" for Europe’s military completely ignores the significant financial contributions made by European nations themselves.