World leaders say ‘American Dream dead’ under Trump as Davos tensions spiral

At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, anonymous European and other global diplomats told Politico that President Donald Trump’s rhetoric and policy stances — from talks of Greenland to his handling of Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. foreign policy more broadly — have left many allies questioning the future of trans‑Atlantic relations, with one EU official bluntly declaring “Our American Dream is dead” at Trump’s hands. Critics warn that fractured trust, rising tariff threats and Washington’s unpredictability are contributing to what some see as a rupture in the post‑war world order and renewed calls within Europe for greater strategic autonomy. Reports from Davos show European leaders emphasizing the need for unity and strength in a shifting global landscape shaped by “great power politics,” even as Trump’s presence dominates discussions and sparks sharp rebukes from both European capitals and allied voices.

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