U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized the European Union after the EU imposed a $140 million fine on X. He said Europe is “heading in a very bad direction” and warned that rising immigration could change its identity.
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Washington DC: US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on the European Union (EU) on Monday, stating that Europe is heading in a very wrong direction. Trump's remarks come at a time when the new US national security strategy also criticizes European policies and expresses serious concerns about large-scale immigration.
Trump called the EU's imposition of a $140 million fine on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) unjustified and a "radical step." He said such decisions are leading Europe down a dangerous path.
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Speaking to the media at the White House, Trump said, “Look, Europe needs to be very careful. They are making a lot of wrong moves. We want Europe to maintain its identity.” He further added that increasing immigration pressures and policy changes are affecting Europe's social fabric.
Trump's comments came shortly after a report in which the US administration warned that uncontrolled migration could weaken civilizations and endanger existing social structures.
The new US national security strategy adopts a tough stance on Europe. The report indicates that tensions in US relations with its traditional European allies may increase.
Differences already exist between the US and European countries over the Ukraine crisis. According to the report, European leaders fear that the US might pressure Ukraine to cede some of its territory to Russia. This is why the Ukrainian president is currently holding separate talks with the European Union leadership.
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The fine imposed by the EU on X remains a major point of contention for both Trump and Elon Musk. There has been a long-standing debate in Europe regarding stricter oversight and content control regulations for digital platforms. Trump said the fine is an “attack on freedom of expression” and could harm democratic values in Europe. Elon Musk has also expressed concerns about European policies.
Former Trump ally and X owner Elon Musk has also criticized the European Union's policies on several occasions. Musk argues that increasing immigration and the strictness of digital regulations in Europe are affecting the social and economic balance. Both Musk and Trump believe that Europe needs strategic changes to preserve its traditional identity and cultural framework.
Trump's recent comments and the US administration's report indicate that tensions in US-European relations may escalate in the coming days. The Ukraine issue, immigration policy, and regulation of digital platforms are three major factors widening the divide between the two.
The European Union has not yet issued an official response to this statement, but it is being taken seriously in diplomatic circles.
