By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The article suggests that despite repeated warnings, European leaders have been slow to react to Russia’s aggression, even after events such as the Salisbury poisoning. It argues that the United States, under its current administration, is now actively working to undermine European democracies. The author presents a new US National Security Strategy as evidence, detailing its disturbing alignment with far-right ideologies and its strategic stability with Russia. Therefore, the article concludes by urging European leaders to recognize the end of the transatlantic alliance and to take decisive action to defend the continent’s future by ramping up military spending, confronting internal issues, and supporting Ukraine.
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Make no mistake, Trump has just declared war on Europe. It’s a sobering thought, but the pieces of the puzzle are starting to fit together in a way that’s difficult to ignore. The narrative isn’t about conventional warfare, not a boots-on-the-ground invasion, but something far more insidious: a calculated effort to undermine, destabilize, and ultimately reshape the European continent in a way that benefits Donald Trump and, crucially, Vladimir Putin.
This isn’t just about politics; it’s about a fundamental shift in the global order. For years, Russia has been working to weaken democracies, spread misinformation, and interfere in elections, all with the goal of expanding its influence. Now, with Trump at the helm, the United States, once the stalwart ally of Europe, seems to be actively assisting in this project. The goal? To export the MAGA agenda, to foster the rise of alt-right parties, and to dismantle the very foundations of the European Union and NATO.
Modern warfare is not always fought with tanks and guns, but with soft power. The franchise approach to this war involves inserting the MAGA movement into countries, allowing them to take hold of their own political landscape and culture with support from the United States. It’s a calculated move designed to fracture the alliance, erode trust, and create a vacuum that Putin can exploit. The world is changing, and this shift is one that is concerning.
The alarm bells have been ringing for years. Experts have been warning of Russia’s intentions, its attempts to destabilize Europe, but the West has largely turned a blind eye. Now, with Trump, this collaboration is no longer a covert operation, but a central tenet of U.S. foreign policy. The US National Security Strategy is the blueprint: it explicitly endorses Trump’s approach to Europe, which means Europe has adversaries on both flanks seeking to corrode our societies and inflame malignant nationalism.
The hypocrisy is astounding. From downplaying Russia’s threat to criticizing European governments for upholding democracy, the U.S. is now echoing the very talking points of the far-right. The consequences of this shift are dire. Trump’s actions are creating a situation where Europe is increasingly vulnerable, where the defense of democracy is being undermined from within and without.
The US has effectively exited NATO. If you expected anything less from Putin’s ally, then you were surely mistaken. The natural reaction would be to embrace China and look East. America seems to have forgotten its past lessons. The US has repeatedly lost its footing in global politics. We should ride the storm and hope that this time America can pull through.
This isn’t just about policy; it’s about a fundamental betrayal of shared values and a dangerous embrace of authoritarianism. Make no mistake, Trump’s actions have consequences. His choices are not simply political missteps; they are a declaration of war.