Trump Lambasts European Allies as "Decaying" While Demanding Ukrainian Elections Amid Russian Invasion

Dec 10, 2025 06:19 am CST

President Donald Trump intensifies diplomatic tensions by characterizing European nations as "decaying" and "weak" on immigration and Ukraine policies in a recent Politico interview. Trump urges Ukrainian President Zelensky to hold elections despite the ongoing Russian invasion and claims NATO leaders refer to him as "daddy," highlighting growing rifts between the United States and its traditional allies amid controversial US peace plans for Ukraine.