European far‑right parties are distancing themselves from former U.S. President Donald Trump after a string of controversial remarks and policy positions that have challenged their claims to national sovereignty. In late January, leaders such as Nigel Farage (UK), Giorgia Meloni (Italy), Jordan Bardella (France) and others publicly criticised Trump’s threats over Greenland, his calls for tariffs on European nations, and his comments at Davos that dismissed NATO and European unity. Trump’s administration, which has previously praised “patriotic” European parties and offered support to the German AfD and French Marine Le Pen, now appears to be a political liability for far‑right movements that depend on nationalist sentiment. Analysts note that the U.S. president’s statements have forced these parties to confront a dilemma: continue to align with Washington or defend their own image of sovereignty. The backlash reflects a broader shift in European far‑right politics, with some leaders warning that open criticism of American policy will cause their parties to suffer. Title: European Far‑Right Turns on Trump as His Actions Threaten National Sovereignty Category: Politics Tags: Politics, Defense, NATO, European Union Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Hungary, Greenland Cities: Munich, Davos Persons: Donald Trump, Nigel Farage, Giorgia Meloni, Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen, JD Vance, Justin Logan, Jacob Reynolds, Manfred Weber, Viktor Orban Sentiment: Negative

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