In a discussion with Le Monde, François Hollande reflects on Donald Trump’s initial weeks in office. The former French president asserts that Trump’s intention is to initiate a new phase in contemporary geopolitics, characterized by the dominance of three power centers: the United States, Russia, and China, effectively sidelining Europe. In light of the potential for American withdrawal from NATO and the dangers posed by Russia, he emphasizes that France, the United Kingdom, and Germany must lead the charge for “authentic European security.”
No, I maintain a clear perspective. Donald Trump’s second term will differ significantly from his first. While he remains the same individual, the nature of his presidency has changed. He has fundamentally distanced himself from Europe.
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We must recognize that although the American populace continues to be our friends, the Trump administration no longer stands as our ally. This separation can be illustrated by three key developments that occurred within just a week: the withdrawal of support for Ukraine, a nation under attack that we back, yet Trump referred to its leadership as a “dictator”; his readiness to engage in direct talks with [Russian President] Vladimir Putin, whom we view as an “existential threat”; and lastly, the US aligning with Russia and North Korea at the United Nations to oppose a resolution put forth by Europe in support of Ukraine.
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