President Trump hurls insults at Europe, causing leaders to question allyship

By Lauren Frayer

Published December 10, 2025 at 4:49 AM EST

President Trump's brusque criticisms against Europe are calling into question America's relationship with some of its oldest allies and drawing reactions from its leaders.

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Lauren Frayer

Lauren Frayer covers India for NPR News. In June 2018, she opened a new NPR bureau in India's biggest city, its financial center, and the heart of Bollywood—Mumbai.

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