Belgian MEP Guy Verhofstadt took to X with a fiery warning, calling Donald Trump “NATO’s greatest threat”—a statement that’s stirred controversy and even raised concerns about what he’s implying.
“Trump is Putin’s puppet,” Verhofstadt declared. “The real danger to NATO isn’t abroad—it’s in the White House. Blaming Zelensky for Russia’s war? That’s straight out of Kremlin propaganda. Europe, wake up NOW before it’s too late!”
This comes amid rising tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump, who’s pushing for a peace deal, recently branded Zelensky a “dictator” and insisted Ukraine hold new elections, claiming he had just 4% support. He’s also raised questions about $350 billion in missing funds, hinting at financial corruption.
Zelensky, previously exposed in the Pandora Papers, has long faced scrutiny over offshore accounts. Though his official assets sit at around $4 million, speculation persists about hidden wealth.
Verhofstadt, a staunch left-liberal politician, has a history of clashing with right-wing leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whom he once labeled a “traitor” for not aligning with his Ukraine stance.
But branding Trump as NATO’s top threat? That’s a whole new level. Some see militaristic undertones in his words, raising the question—what exactly does Verhofstadt think Europe should do about it?
The response to his post was swift. Some questioned whether his remark itself was a veiled threat, while others pointed out America’s disproportionate military spending compared to Europe. One thing’s clear—Verhofstadt’s post has lit a firestorm, and the debate isn’t cooling down anytime soon.
