- Conservative columnist Max Boot reveals that Trump has become "toxic" among European far-right movements, with a mere 16% of Europeans viewing the US as an ally, citing his tariffs, attacks on digital regulations, and insults about European soldiers.
- Trump's attempts to interfere in foreign elections have been met with resistance, including a Politico poll showing only a third of right-wing party supporters in France and Germany have a favorable view of him, prompting leaders like Giorgia Meloni to distance themselves from the US president.
- Under Secretary of State Susan B. Rogers and Vice President JD Vance have faced criticism for their efforts to engage with European far-right parties, including the neo-Nazi Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) Party, with Boot arguing that a president who values American sovereignty should respect that of other nations.
JUSTICE MATTERS
The BBC and AlterNet frame the story of Trump's influence in Europe differently, with the BBC using phrases like "Europe's security under construction" and "an increasingly unpredictable, former best pal, the United States," which downplay the controversy surrounding Trump's actions. In contrast, AlterNet quotes Max Boot stating that Trump has "become toxic" in Europe, highlighting the negative impact of his policies. This difference in framing obscures the severity of Trump's unpopularity in Europe, as reported by AlterNet, which notes that "only 16 percent of Europeans now consider the U.S. an ally" and that Trump's actions have led to a "backlash" in the region.
Cross-referenced with: BBC, BBC
