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Trump spent a decade making friends in Europe. Now they’re turning away.
European nationalist leaders who once viewed U.S. President Donald Trump's support as a political asset are now distancing themselves due to his tariff wars, threats against Greenland, and a war on Iran that raised energy prices. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French far-right leader Jordan Bardella have publicly criticized Trump, reflecting a broader shift as polls show declining trust in his support among right-wing voters.
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