Taru, I'm not sure if it's a matter of "trusting NATO" as being an engaging member of it. The inclusion of Finland and Sweden into NATO would add strong democratic voices to the benefit of the organization as well as both countries. To counter the rise in autocrats.

The glue for NATO and checking the power of Germany and France is America. The real threat is America's disengagement from the world including Europe.

Another Trump or Trump-like administration would of course be upsetting.

Many thanks.