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European leaders have quickly dismantled Vice President Kamala Harris’s outlandish claim that the world is rolling on the floor laughing at Donald Trump. During a recent United Nations gathering, Harris took it upon herself to announce to the world that military leaders were calling Trump a disgrace. Turns out, the only thing disgraceful here is her grasp on reality.
As it turns out, when given a chance to respond, various foreign ministers took a decidedly different view from Harris’s. They praised Trump’s “strong message,” making it clear that should Trump reclaim the presidency, they would be more than willing to collaborate just like they did during his previous administration. Apparently, the notion of international allies laughing at Trump is more of a comedy sketch that belongs on late-night TV than in the realm of diplomacy.
No, Kamala, World Leaders Are Not 'Laughing' at Trump
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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani summed it up pretty well, stating that Italy and the United States are “two sides of the same coin.” This is basically Europe’s diplomatic equivalent of facepalming over Harris’s comment, turning the narrative on its head. It seems that while Harris is busy misreading the room, European leaders are happily ensuring their countries remain aligned with America.
Further driving the point home, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis brought attention to the depth of the U.S.-Lithuania relationship, which he insists goes beyond mere politics. That’s polite diplomatic jargon for saying that Harris’s claims are as hollow as a popcorn kernel. It’s clear that these leaders value Trump’s approach to defense spending, with the Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky pointing out how well Trump’s message resonates with nations looking to bolster their militaries.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó didn’t hold back either. Amidst all the laughter Harris believes is taking place, he claimed he hadn’t seen anyone laughing at Trump but rather anxiety about a leader who wouldn’t bow to the liberal elite. In his words, the world fears a U.S. president who represents a clear patriotic stance focused on America first. Funny how that contradicts Harris’s narrative, which seems more like wishful thinking than an accurate depiction of the international landscape.
Finally, when asked about their preferred candidate for the upcoming U.S. election, these leaders preferred to take a page out of the classic Washington playbook, opting for the old “it’s up to the American people” line. In the end, it looks like while Harris attempts to paint a picture of global disdain for Trump, even his international allies are enjoying quite a different scene. Nothing like a group of foreign ministers to remind Harris that the joke is, in fact, on her.
