Op-Ed | American Security

Trump’s National Security Strategy: Tough Love to Save Europe

The Honorable Fred Fleitz December 10, 2025

Originally published by Newsmax

The mainstream media was quick to amplify harsh condemnations by European leaders and elites about President Trump's new national security strategy, even though the Europe section of the plan is titled "Promoting European Greatness" and stresses America's sentimental attachment to Europe.

Former French ambassador to the U.S. Gérard Araud said the strategy "largely confirms" perceptions that Trump is an "enemy of Europe," adding, "the stunning section devoted to Europe reads like a far-right pamphlet."

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul rejected the strategy, saying Germany will not take advice on democracy and freedom from the Trump administration.

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