After the defeat: Trump also loses his 'natural partners' in Europe

Far-right leaders in Europe are distancing themselves from Trump following the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. They criticize the war in Iran and the breaking of campaign promises, but refrain from direct accusations.

The Republican defeat in the U.S. midterm elections is triggering surprising reactions among President Donald Trump's closest allies in Europe. Far-right party leaders across the continent have begun to distance themselves from Trump, with some criticizing his decisions, particularly the war in Iran and its economic consequences. Jordan Bardella of France, Alice Weidel of Germany, Matteo Salvini of Italy, Santiago Abascal of Spain, and Rupert Lowe of Britain expressed criticism at varying levels of publicity. Most avoided directly blaming Trump but made it clear that the political alliance with him had become a liability rather than an asset. Experts told Reuters that the leaders are trying to preserve the ideological momentum of Trumpism without being harmed by the economic chaos.