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The Real Reason Behind Trump\'s Nasty Breakup with Europe
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Published on December 12, 2025, this podcast examines the deteriorating relationship between Trump and Europe. Trump described Europe as weak and decaying, warning of a civilisational collapse on the continent due to immigration. The Trump administration published a national security blueprint suggesting democracy may be less central to its priorities than in previous administrations.
Featuring US military scholar Joseph Stieb and presented by Jonathan Freedland, the discussion covers topics including US foreign policy, Trump-Europe relations, and Russia. The production is credited to Danielle Stephens (producer) and Maz Ebtehaj (executive producer). This piece is part of the Guardian Investigates series The Birth Keepers.
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