Summary
President Trump criticized European allies, describing them as "decaying" due to immigration and praised leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orbán and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who have strict policies. He expressed skepticism about NATO's expansion and plans to raise tariffs on some goods.
Key Facts
- President Trump described European countries as "decaying" and criticized their handling of immigration.
- He praised Hungary's leader Viktor Orbán and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for their strict border policies.
- Trump suggested that NATO, a military alliance of various countries, lacks new members who could join.
- He proposed increasing tariffs on certain goods.
- Trump mentioned that Hungary's Orbán asked for access to a $20 billion financial shield backed by the U.S.
- European leaders express concern over Trump's support for a Ukraine peace deal, fearing it favors Russia.
- Trump stated "NATO calls me 'Daddy,'" showing his influence in the alliance.
- He criticized European leaders for political correctness, suggesting it weakens them.
