Donald Trump wants Europe to step up and make an effort to contribute to its own defense.
European leaders are so angry that he is demanding they do so that they are throwing a tantrum and threatening to do just that.
Volodimir Zelenskyy has talked menacingly of a European Army, Kier Starmer is making noises about stepping up defense spending, the French have as well. Even Germany, particularly angry about Trump asking the Europeans to step up, says that Europe might just do that because the US is a poopyface.
Here’s a tip: Just stop freeloading. Poland pays it’s share in defense and has been more directly impacted by the dislocations of the Ukraine War but they get along with Trump better than you because paying their share creates the basis for mutual respect. https://t.co/AZFlEVNfxA
— Peter Spiliakos (@petespiliakos) February 23, 2025
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