”We Don’t Need Anybody”: Trump Says U.S. Strongest, Claims Putin Fears America, Not Europe

During remarks to reporters, Donald Trump discussed allied support amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, offering a mixed assessment of international partners. He said Emmanuel Macron’s backing for efforts related to the Strait of Hormuz was “about an eight out of ten,” adding, “not perfect, but it’s France,” while expressing confidence that France would ultimately assist. Trump emphasized that the United States remains the dominant global military power, stating, “we don’t need anybody,” and suggesting his outreach to allies is often to gauge their reliability rather than out of necessity. He voiced skepticism about whether partners would stand by the U.S. in critical moments. He also criticized the United Kingdom for hesitating to deploy naval assets when requested, calling the response surprising and poorly timed. Reiterating his long-standing stance, Trump said the U.S. has carried much of the burden through NATO and claimed that Vladimir Putin fears the United States more than Europe.