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Maybe, but if you look at the sounds and general tone from the EU in recent years it's a lot softer than what it was during the Brexit days. Maybe the war in Ukraine has refocused their minds but, like it or not, the UK is an asset when it comes to defence for Europe. That alone night be enough to ease the path back in.
I agree it isn't going to happen anytime soon given this government. But it has less to do with any US leaning than we like to think. With Hungary, Romania, Slovakia not exactly "on script" with denouncing Russian aggression and countries such as Ireland steadfastly refusing to participate in a European defence capability - as our orange clown prince is so fond of saying - the EU doesn't hold that many cards and needs all the help it can get.
The EU was always clear that the UK would be welcomed back as a valued member. There’s been no “softening” in that respect.