The Trump administration is now in open conflict with the European Union, turning old tensions over free speech, Ukraine, and immigration into official US policy, Axios comments.
The EU's $140 million fine on Elon Musk's X lit the fuse of a confrontation that Washington had already initiated — and which it is now enshrining with a new National Security Doctrine that presents Europe as a geopolitical rival.
Trump accuses European governments of destroying their countries, calling them weak and in decline. The conflict comes as the US and European allies disagree over both Ukraine and the future of European security.
The Commission penalized X for misleading users, hiding important advertising information, and prohibiting researchers from accessing public data.
Angrily, Musk reacted by denouncing bureaucratic tyranny and calling for the abolition of the EU, gaining support from far-right leaders and millions of users.
In this climate, the Polish Foreign Minister responded ironically: Go to Mars – Nazi salutes are not censored there.
Senior US officials followed Musk’s line. Secretary of State Rubio called the fine an attack on all US platforms, while Vice President Vance called it rubbish and the result of X’s refusal to accept EU censorship. Senator Cruz called on Trump to impose sanctions on the EU — an unusual measure that usually concerns hostile states.
The new US National Security Doctrine accuses the EU of regulatory suffocation and undermining democratic processes.
At the core is immigration, as the White House believes that European elites are promoting dangerous demographic changes and silencing those who react.
Musk and Vance have openly supported far-right parties, such as the AfD in Germany — an interference in the internal affairs of European countries that is now an official American strategy, in the name of resisting Europe's cultural extinction.
This is a declaration of political war in the EU
The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, stated that Europe cannot accept the threat of interference in European democratic life.
The former head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, was even harsher: This is a declaration of political war on the EU. Trump wants a white Europe, divided and subjugated.
American strategic doctrine even questions the credibility of certain European countries in NATO, citing demographic criteria, and proclaims the end of the idea of an ever-expanding NATO.
Russia is watching with satisfaction, with the Kremlin spokesman stating that the changes we see are in line with our vision. The positions of the White House and Moscow converge in questioning European power.
Deep rift
All of these developments signal a deep rupture in the post-war system of international relations — with Europe in an extremely difficult position.
The leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom met with Zelensky in London, concerned that Trump would push for peace in Ukraine on terms that Europe cannot accept.
At the same time, the White House rejects European expectations for war as unattainable, intensifying fears that the continent will find itself on the sidelines of consultations on its own security.
