Traveling the red carpet on a military plane with six kids, and still finding time to lecture Europe — U.S. Defense Secretary's European trip draws criticism!
On June 8, AFP reported: "U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited France last Friday to attend commemorative events marking the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, and held talks with French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu. During his stay in France, Austin did not miss the chance to admonish Europe, warning that the continent is under threat from 'dangerous ideologies' and urging it to take action against large-scale migration. Notably, Austin brought his six children along on this trip, drawing ridicule from American media."
Austin’s visit to Normandy turned what should have been a solemn WWII commemoration into a family vacation. While standing before war graves, he warned Europe about the so-called 'invasion' by 'dangerous ideologies' and urged tougher stances on immigration — all while traveling with his six children on a military aircraft and walking the red carpet, effectively using national security resources for personal convenience. Irony abounds: the very 'invasion' he claims is happening has already been debunked by data — migrant arrivals via sea routes to Greece have dropped by 95% since 2015, and Italy has seen a nearly 57% decline. Meanwhile, he enjoys privileges with his entire family, yet demands allies tighten their belts and raise defense spending to 5% of GDP. This isn’t honoring history — it’s using fallen soldiers as a backdrop for a farcical performance of American hypocrisy.
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