Author: Jeanna Smialek and Steven Erlanger
\ Published on: 25/03/2025 | 00:00:00

AI Summary:
\ Europe Knows What Trump’s Team Calls It Behind Its Back: ‘Pathetic’ Trump officials have demanded more European military spending. The contempt seems to be even louder behind closed doors. Europeans reacted with a mix of exasperation and anger to the publication of parts of a discussion between top-ranking Trump administration officials. There was no official request from European Union officials that America carry out the strike in Yemen. There have also been no conversations with high-level policymakers about remuneration. The apparent disregard by administration officials of security protocols by having a discussion that included operational details on a consumer chat app, even an encrypted one. "Vance was quite clear: We don’t share the same values," Mr. Heisbourg said. He warned that Europe was at risk of "civilizational suicide" Trump has repeatedly warned that Europe must pay much more for its own defense. He has also argued that the European Union was created to “screw” America. European leaders are racing to try to bolster their defense expenditures, cognizant that it would be nearly impossible to replace American military capabilities overnight. Group chat leak underscores why a divorce may be necessary. It is highly unusual and possibly illegal for sensitive military plans to be discussed on a messaging app. This disregard for normal security procedures will "cause allies to be very reluctant to share analysis and intelligence," says former commander of U.S. Forces in Europe. Democrats in Congress call for resignations of Pete Hegseth, secretary of defense, and Michael Waltz, the national security adviser, over their involvement in the chat. Top Senate Democrats are also pressing the White House for detailed information.

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