Source: Global Times
[Global Times Reporter Li Ziyu] According to Reuters, US President Trump told journalists at an event at the White House on local time August 8 that the European Commission's fine of 120 million euros against Elon Musk's social media platform X was "disgusting," and he also expressed dissatisfaction with Europe.
On local time August 8, Trump gave a press interview at the White House. Photo from foreign media
"I don't understand how they could do this," Trump said, adding that Musk had not called him for help regarding the issue.
Trump also criticized "Europe is heading in certain wrong directions," and said, "Europe must be very careful."
The report said that Trump said he expected to receive the full report about the EU's fine later that evening.
The European Commission on December 5 found that the US social media platform X violated the transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act and imposed a fine of 120 million euros. Several senior US officials, including Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Rubio, and others, have criticized the EU, accusing it of undermining the "transatlantic relationship." Musk then called for the "abolition of the EU" on X. He also wrote another post saying that the EU was a "bureaucratic monster."
The US National Security Strategy report released by the White House on December 4 also made sharp criticisms of European allies. EU Foreign Minister Kallas responded on December 6, emphasizing that the US was the EU's "biggest ally." However, Western media believe that as the current US administration shows signs of an "abrupt shift" in its policy toward Europe, the growing differences between the US and Europe are becoming increasingly evident.
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