Transatlantic Humiliation in Washington

## Submission in Washington and the Ego “Peacemaker” European leaders traveled to Washington only to orbit around Donald Trump’s show as the “great peacemaker” of the Ukraine war. At the White House, **Trump** staged a peace summit tailor-made to inflate his image, with **Volodymyr Zelensky** in tow and European heads of state serving as silent extras. The outcome? A symbolic demonstration that Europe remains without military or political autonomy, bowed to Washington’s every move. While Trump posed as a magnanimous mediator, Europeans nodded along – confirming that, even on American soil, the Old Continent still cannot act alone on security matters. The meeting’s setup made it clear who was in charge: Trump first met privately with Zelensky and **only then** allowed European leaders into the room. In the very conflict that rages in their backyard, Europe settled for watching Trump dictate the terms, exposing a humiliating strategic dependence.

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