Donald Trump claims US would've 'taken over Western Europe' if he was reelected in 2020

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: In a striking assertion during his final interview as the GOP presidential candidate, former president Donald Trump boldly claimed that if he had been reelected in 2020, the United States “would’ve taken over western Europe.”

This eyebrow-raising statement, made on Fox News during a conversation with host Sean Hannity, has left many questioning the implications of such a claim and why it went unchecked by the interviewer, according to Raw Story. 

Donald Trump claimed US would have 'taken over' Western Europe’s energy supply

Sean Hannity initiated the discussion by questioning Donald Trump about energy production. He asked, “When you say energy dominate, would you be able to ratchet up production – natural gas, oil, coal – where we could provide all the energy needs to say, Western Europe…and that means Vladimir Putin would be cut off?”

"We would’ve taken over western Europe, oil prices will go down and Vladimir Putin wouldn’t be able to prosecute the war,” the twice-impeached former president declared in his response.

Donald Trump further argued that his administration's energy policies were effective and criticized the Joe Biden administration for "screwing up" his energy program, leading to soaring oil prices and allowing Vladimir Putin to act aggressively. 

He said, “Look, when they came in, they screwed up my energy program, and the prices went through the roof and Putin went in.”

He added that if he were president, there wouldn't be inflation, and oil prices wouldn’t have “gone up like it did.”

The implications of Trump's claim are significant. To suggest that the US could have exerted such dominance over Western Europe raises questions about international relations, energy dependencies, and military alliances.

Sean Hannity offers minimal pushback on Donald Trump's vision

However, Sean Hannity's response to Donald Trump’s proclamation was surprisingly subdued, only pushing back slightly on the former president's optimistic vision of a future.

“You’re going to be able to get a gas-powered car, you’re going to able to get a hybrid, you’re going to be able to get an electric car,” Trump said.

“They have the freedom, the choice to?” Hannity asked.

Kamala Harris calls for unity and leadership at campaign rally

The extraordinary moment unfolded just after Vice President Kamala Harris presented her campaign’s closing arguments in Washington, DC. 

In a major rally held outside the White House, the Democratic presidential nominee delivered a heartfelt address to a crowd of 75,000 supporters, framing the upcoming election as a critical moment for the nation. Her closing argument emphasized the need to move beyond division and embrace a hopeful future.

"One week from today, you will have the chance to make a decision that directly impacts your life, the life of your family, and the future of this country we love," Harris proclaimed, reported MSN. "It is time to stop pointing fingers and start locking arms," she added.