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Trump's National Security Strategy Sparks European Outrage

12/14/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy (NSS) faces sharp European criticism, with Merkel calling parts unacceptable.
Critics say it downplays Russia and portrays Europe as weak.
The NSS argues mass migration poses a greater risk than Russian aggression.
European leaders fear the NSS signals U.S. support for far-right parties to weaken the EU.
It also signals a shift toward hemispheric dominance and away from NATO, alarming global security.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy (NSS) faces sharp European criticism, with Merkel calling parts unacceptable.
Critics say it downplays Russia and portrays Europe as weak.
The NSS argues mass migration poses a greater risk than Russian aggression.
European leaders fear the NSS signals U.S. support for far-right parties to weaken the EU.
It also signals a shift toward hemispheric dominance and away from NATO, alarming global security.