CroatiaEuropean far-right politicians have begun distancing themselves from Donald Trump following Democratic victories in recent US midterm elections, according to a report by Reuters. Leaders such as Jordan Bardella of France’s National Rally and Alice Weidel of Germany’s AfD attributed Republican losses primarily to the war in Iran and rising cost-of-living issues rather than directly criticizing Trump personally. Italian figures Matteo Salvini and Roberto Vannacci similarly cited international conflicts and economic disruptions as key factors in the electoral outcome. Political risk analyst Mubtaha Rahman noted that these leaders are attempting to maintain ideological alignment with Trumpism while avoiding the potential electoral liability associated with his declining popularity.
Bias read (Center): The article relies exclusively on Reuters reporting and quotes multiple European far-right leaders who offer varied explanations for the election results, presenting a balanced view of their strategic distancing without injecting editorial judgment.
