Donald Trump's recent triumph in the U.S. presidential election has sparked a wave of congratulations from international leaders. Amidst expressions of support and hopes for collaboration, various figures have shown their readiness to engage with the president-elect on issues like security, the economy, and bilateral relations. Highlighted below are some of the most notable reactions:
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel
Netanyahu hailed Trump's win as "the greatest comeback in history," emphasizing the potential to further strengthen the alliance between Israel and the United States during this new term.
Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary
Orbán praised Trump's resilience, stating that "despite the obstacles, he prevailed." Orbán plans to meet with Trump at a summit in Budapest to bolster ties between European conservative leaders and the former U.S. president.
Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy
Meloni expressed eagerness to collaborate with Trump, underscoring the importance of enhancing cooperation on security and economic issues. Her ideological alignment with Trump reinforces both leaders as champions of conservatism in their respective regions.
Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany
The German leader issued a formal congratulation, highlighting the significance of transatlantic collaboration, despite differing approaches on environmental and trade issues. Scholz emphasized that Germany intends to maintain stability in its relationship with the United States.
Andrzej Duda, President of Poland
Duda celebrated Trump's victory and reiterated his commitment to strengthening joint European defense against the Russian threat, a priority for Poland since Trump's first administration.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
Von der Leyen congratulated Trump and expressed her desire to sustain robust collaboration on trade and security, especially in light of current global challenges, including the situation in the Middle East.
Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs
Borrell sent a congratulatory message emphasizing the necessity of joint efforts to tackle international challenges. He stressed the importance of human rights and stability as cornerstones of European foreign policy.
Pedro Sánchez, President of Spain
The Spanish leader expressed willingness to collaborate on global issues, notably climate change policies, a challenging topic given Trump's past skepticism.
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Trudeau voiced his readiness to work alongside Trump for the benefit of both nations, underlining the importance of the historical relationship between Canada and the United States.
Javier Milei, President of Argentina
Milei, who shares a libertarian and free-market ideology with Trump, praised his victory as a step towards "economic freedom and the fight against socialism," highlighting their ideological alignment.
The Noteworthy Case of Vladimir Putin
While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that Trump's return to the White House might lead to a "just peace" for Ukraine, invaded by Russia since February 2022, Vladimir Putin's reaction was notably reserved. The Kremlin, according to AFP, indicated that Putin does not plan to congratulate Trump and will evaluate his presidency based on his actions.
Trump has frequently claimed he could establish peace in Ukraine "within 24 hours," though he has never detailed how. He has also criticized the extensive military and financial support provided by the Biden administration to counter the Russian invasion.