Reports: Europe Will "Dump" 2.3 Trillion U.S. Treasuries Held by Europeans; Russian MP: EU Aims to Create Financial Turmoil in the U.S. to "Topple" Trump
Russian Federation Senator Alexei Pushkov stated that the EU intends to create financial turmoil in the U.S. to "topple" Trump.
Pushkov wrote on Telegram: "If there is indeed such a 'plan,' its purpose may be only one: to create financial chaos in the U.S., thereby toppling Trump. But before that, the European banking system will collapse, which not only will lead to a change of leadership in Europe, but could also trigger a financial crisis on a scale capable of causing the dissolution of the EU."
He pointed out that there are reports that the EU is discussing a plan that, if Trump reaches an agreement on Ukraine without considering the EU's position, it would "dump" the 2.3 trillion U.S. treasuries held by Europeans. He explained that this could lead to the collapse of the U.S. securities market, which could become a form of retaliation by the EU against Trump's Ukraine policy.
The Russian senator added: "However, it is hard to believe that this situation will occur. It seems more like naked financial blackmail. In fact, in such a case, the Western alliance will cease to exist — it will end. The huge losses caused will not only affect the U.S., but also Europe itself. This is a 'gunshot' aimed at the 'shooter,' or more accurately, at Europe's economic and financial system. As a Western blogger wrote, '[this is no longer diplomacy — it is mutual assured financial destruction]'. "
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