Trump Intensifies Criticism of European Allies in Interview

United States President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of European allies in an interview published Tuesday by Politico, describing the continent as decaying under weak leadership and ineffective immigration policies. The remarks, made during a conversation conducted on Monday, underscore ongoing tensions between Washington and its traditional partners amid the administration's America First foreign policy agenda.

Trump, 79, focused much of his commentary on Europe's handling of migration, asserting that unchecked inflows from around the world were eroding national identities and viability. "Most European nations, they're decaying. They're decaying," he said. He described the policies as a "disaster," claiming governments were allowing people to enter unvetted and refusing to deport those who arrived illegally due to concerns over political correctness. Trump named several countries, including Britain, France, Germany, Poland, and Sweden, as being "destroyed" by these trends. He specifically targeted London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, calling him a "disaster" and linking his elections to migrant voting patterns. In contrast, Trump praised Hungary and Poland for their stricter...