What did Trump say about Europe?
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Trump criticizes Europe for weak defense spending, migration policies, and reliance on U.S. security. He warns of 'civilizational erasure,' urges Europe to assume more responsibility, and supports nationalist parties. His administration's national security strategy signals reduced U.S. support and possible NATO withdrawal if Europe does not meet defense targets, sparking strong reactions from European leaders.
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Trump stated, "They're not doing a good job, Europe is not doing a good job in many ways. They're not doing a good job. They talk too much and they're not producing. We're talking about Ukraine. They talk, but they don't produce. And the war just keeps going on and on. But most European nations, they're decaying, they're decaying."
Trump's national security strategy states the U.S. will support patriotic parties to prevent civilizational collapse in Europe and warns that some NATO members could become majority non-European, blaming the EU for subverting democracy and undermining sovereignty.
Trump questioned whether the U.S. would defend countries not meeting spending commitments, stating, "If you're not going to pay, we're not going to defend," and claimed his stance led allies to contribute hundreds of billions of dollars.
Trump's administration claims Europe is in decline due to immigration, EU activities undermining sovereignty, and migration policies causing strife. The administration supports nationalist policies and criticizes traditional U.S. allies.
Trump expresses concern about 'civilizational erasure in Europe' and claims Europe could be unrecognizable in 20 years if current trends continue, criticizing migration policies and transnational organizations like the EU.