The Trump Administration's Faustian Bargain on Europe The recent electoral success of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has sent shockwaves through the European political landscape, and the Trump administration is rejoicing at what it sees as a major victory.
However, beneath the surface, this development poses a significant threat to American interests in Europe.
While some in the administration claim that their goal is to promote greater European self sufficiency and defense capabilities, the truth is more complicated.