In the history of the Pentagon's conversation about war plans in Yemen, President Donald Trump has fully supported messages in which his vice president, JD Vance, insults Europeans.
"I agree with him, they are parasites, they have been for years," Trump says.
In conversations published in the media, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and other high-ranking members of the Trump administration spoke with disdain for Europe over European support, particularly regarding defense and the war in Yemen.
Vance criticized the decision to attack the Houthis, stressing that it would help European economies more than American ones.
"I'm not sure the president is aware of how inconsistent this is with his message for Europe right now. I just hate to save Europe again."
While Hegseth, supporting his statement, expressed contempt for Europe.
"I fully share your hatred for the soft European attitude. It's pathetic."
In the end, the group agreed to continue the attacks, but to blame them on Europe. The exchange between officials has heightened concerns on the continent about the Trump administration's stance toward Europe and has fueled debate about the role of the United States in global politics.
Meanwhile, former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt criticized this approach, considering it an invitation for Europe to further strengthen its independent defense.
"Another wake-up call for a true European defense," wrote former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt in X. "When will EU leaders act?"
This incident has highlighted internal tensions in American foreign policy and has added doubts about the influence of Trump and his allies in international relations.
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