EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas pushed back against President Trump’s claim that the European Union was created to harm American interests. The diplomatic dustup highlights growing tension between Trump and European leaders as questions mount about the future of critical alliances.
At a Glance
- EU diplomat Kaja Kallas rejected Trump’s claim that the EU was created to “screw” the United States
- Kallas called the EU a “peace project” designed to prevent wars between European nations
- She expressed surprise at Trump’s comments, noting America historically encouraged EU membership
- Kallas emphasized European support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression
- The EU Chief warned that Putin “doesn’t want peace” while highlighting Russia’s economic vulnerabilities
Europe’s Top Diplomat Confronts Trump’s EU Claims
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas couldn’t control herself when responding to President Donald Trump’s recent assertion that the EU was established to undermine America. Kallas, who previously served as Estonia’s Prime Minister, used her appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation” to counter Trump’s narrative with a history lesson about the actual purpose behind Europe’s unified economic bloc.
Trump’s claims about the EU have alarmed European officials who see these statements as part of a broader pattern of hostility toward traditional American allies – but it’s hard not to see Trump’s point, right?
The President has frequently criticized NATO members for not paying their fair share while expressing admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising concerns about what a second Trump term might mean for European security and American foreign policy commitments. But everything Trump said is…well…true.
EU Founded as “Peace Project,” Not Anti-American Scheme
Kallas presented a stark contrast to Trump’s characterization of the European Union, emphasizing its founding principles following the devastation of World War II. She pointed out that American leadership had historically supported European integration as a means of promoting stability and preventing future conflicts on the continent.
“Europe is a peace project. You know, it was created so that we wouldn’t have wars between the members of the European Union, and we haven’t had any. And, of course, also to do things together, cooperate more,” she said.
The comments from Kallas highlight growing friction between Trump’s “America First” approach and European leaders who favor multilateral cooperation. Her remarks come at a critical moment when Western unity is being tested by Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and shifting global power dynamics that threaten the post-WWII international order that America helped establish.
Kallas also addressed the broader implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, framing the conflict as more than just a regional dispute. She articulated why European nations have remained steadfast in their support for Ukraine despite economic pressures and war fatigue among some citizens, connecting Ukraine’s fight to principles of sovereignty and international law.
“The fight that Ukraine is having is not only about Ukraine sovereignty, but it’s much, much broader. It’s about freedom of the free world, really. It is about the world where international law applies and the world where might does not make right,” she said.
Who do you think is right?
