The European Union’s ambassador to the United States just handed President Trump a major victory. In an exclusive interview with NEWSMAX, the diplomat agreed that European nations MUST step up their defense spending. This comes after years of President Trump demanding our allies pay their fair share. The days of American taxpayers carrying the load for Europe’s security are finally ending.
President Trump has been right all along. European countries have gotten away with weak defense budgets for decades while relying on American muscle. Now, even EU leaders admit he was correct. The ambassador’s comments prove Trump’s tough negotiations WORK. NATO countries are scrambling to meet his demands, with some like Poland spending over 5% of their economy on defense. But many others, like Spain, still resist. They’d rather keep taking vacations while U.S. soldiers guard their borders.
Europe rolled out a new $163 billion military fund, but they’re STILL shutting out American companies. This SAFE program lets EU nations buy European-made weapons, not ours. It’s a slap in the face to the country that defended them for 80 years. At least they’re finally spending real money, just like Trump told them to. Maybe now they’ll stop begging Washington for handouts every time Putin sneezes.
There’s a split in Europe. Strong countries near Russia are arming up fast. Weak ones want to keep hiding behind America. Germany talks about emergency funds, but they’re dragging their feet. France pushes for a “European army” instead of supporting NATO. Typical EU chaos. President Trump’s pressure is the ONLY reason they’re moving at all. Even the new NATO boss, Mark Rutte, backs Trump’s push for higher spending.
The Ukraine crisis exposed Europe’s failures. Trump pointed out that America gave $300 billion to Kyiv while Europe only coughed up $100 billion. Why should U.S. workers fund Europe’s backyard war? Now EU leaders are begging Ukraine’s president to make nice with Trump. They know he’s the only one who can get results. Trump’s plan for a Ukraine ceasefire could actually end the bloodshed, unlike Biden’s endless checks.
Europe’s new defense plan admits they can’t protect themselves without U.S. help. Their own documents warn about Russian drones and missile gaps. They want AI and high-tech weapons but don’t have the factories to build them. This is what happens when you gut your militaries for socialist programs. Trump’s focus on making Europe pay saved them from total collapse.
China’s growing threat proves Trump’s wisdom. While Europe slept, China built a war machine. Trump shifted U.S. forces to the Pacific where real challenges loom. Let Europe handle Putin. America shouldn’t fight Russia AND China because lazy allies won’t fund their armies.
The tide is turning because Trump stood firm. European spending hit record levels this year. NATO will finalize new targets by summer. Weak-kneed globalists said Trump would destroy the alliance. Instead, he made it STRONGER. American leadership works when we put OUR citizens first.
