Image from theguardian.com
The Real Reason Behind Trump’s Nasty Breakup with Europe
L 70%
C 25%
R
Published on December 12, 2025, a Guardian podcast explores former President Donald Trump’s stance toward Europe. Trump described Europe as weak and decaying, warning of a potential civilisational collapse due to immigration.
The discussion highlights that Trump’s national security blueprint suggests democracy may play a less central role at the White House than it did under previous administrations.
The podcast features host Jonathan Freedland and US military scholar Joseph Stieb analyzing the national security strategy.
This piece is produced by Danielle Stephens with executive production by Maz Ebtehaj. It is part of Guardian Politics Weekly America and promotes the Guardian Investigates series titled The Birth Keepers.
Sources
* This article has been summarised using Artificial Intelligence and may contain inaccuracies. Please fact-check details with the sources provided.