Trump Calls Europe "Decaying," Urges Wartime Ukraine Election
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized key European allies in a Tuesday interview, labeling them "weak" and "decaying."
He directed his comments at their policies on immigration and the war in Ukraine. Trump stated that Europe is being weakened by migration from the Middle East and Africa.
On the conflict in Ukraine, Trump repeated his claim that he could end it within 24 hours if re-elected. He also suggested that Ukraine should hold elections during the war, despite the ongoing Russian invasion.
The remarks highlight Trump's continued skepticism of traditional U.S. alliances. They also preview the potential foreign policy approach of a second Trump administration. European leaders have often been targets of his criticism.