Trump Cabinet members criticize ‘pathetic’ European allies in leaked messages

WorldPolitics
25 Mar 2025 • 9:01 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Leaked messages from a private Signal group reveal Trump cabinet members criticising European allies.
  • The messages, obtained after a journalist was mistakenly added to the group, show officials calling European allies "free-loading" and "pathetic."
  • The group, including Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussed US military responses to Houthi attacks.
  • Disagreements arose regarding European contributions and potential airstrike plans against the Houthis were shared.
  • Trump dismissed the incident, while former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called for the officials involved to be fired. Hegseth accused the journalist of fabricating the story.

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