[yodsanklai]

Did they though? Are Trump's speeches followed by any action? US has numerous bases across the world, notably surrounding Russia and China. Any sign they're going to close them? Besides, Europe doesn't have much geopolitical significance nowadays. I'm more curious about US stance on China.

[hmmmcurious1]

Losing the EU as an ally against China is disastrous for US chinese containment policy. Trump wont be able to bribe Putin either if China starts a war.

[jajko]

Yeah the idea that russia would somehow join US if China would start war is laughable, they are US sworn enemy since stalin era since all US stands/stood for is a direct threat to their oligarchy. There were 0 days when this wasn't true since WWII ended. Even assumption they would just stand by during any conflict won't fly, they would at least try to take Alaska or similar action.

They are much more friendly with China on all levels compared to US and its deepening since his first term.

But now US can be sure as hell Europe won't give a flying fuck if such conflict would happen. We were fractured and weak but as all psychologists know a common enemy can solidify a society like nothing else. A recent stab in the back can be interpreted that way. And we're half a billion and rich market which once dominated all known world.

It just shows that in order to be a good respected politician adding value to one's own country, one need to be way more than some nepo kid with daddy issues, reality show host, hyper arrogant narcissistic investor who made hundreds of millions of his father into billions (while crashing handful of casinos).