RE: LeoThread 2026-01-17 16-19
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Many in Europe are upset that President Trump cut off the gravy train and closed the ATM
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Many in Europe are upset that President Trump cut off the gravy train and closed the ATM
Europe grew used to the United States covering roughly 80% of its defense costs, while contributing only token amounts and channeling more money into welfare programs
European governments also benefited from US funding of the United Nations while deciding how to allocate those resources
European countries welcomed American open markets even as tariffs at home made it harder for US products to compete
Past US presidents applied no pressure for Europe to shoulder its share, effectively allowing complacency and smug self-satisfaction
Now Europe is surprised that Trump won't allow continued financial exploitation of the United States; he is forcing a new relationship that requires Europe to pay what it owes if it wants to remain relevant
what really is trump problem? we equally dont like him here
Trump's all about America first, so cutting foreign aid to Europe feels like his way of saying "pay your own bills." Sucks if you're on the receiving end though
haha exactly
yeah, it's like finally getting a reality check on the budget