Far-Right European Leaders Praise Trump at Madrid Gathering

Far-right leaders from across Europe convened in Madrid for a gathering organized by Spain's Vox party, under the slogan 'Make Europe Great Again,' where they expressed strong support for U.S. President Donald Trump's policies. Key figures such as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, French National Rally leader Marine Le Pen, and Italy's Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini hailed Trump's influence on global politics, with Orban stating, 'Yesterday we were heretics, today we're mainstream.' The event attracted around 2,000 supporters, who rallied against illegal immigration and what they termed 'wokeism,' while also referencing a 'Reconquista' in their speeches. Despite Trump's threats of tariffs on European imports, leaders downplayed these concerns, asserting that EU regulations pose a greater economic risk. The gathering highlighted their aspirations to emulate Trump's political success in the upcoming European elections, particularly in Germany, where the far-right Alternative for Germany party is polling strongly. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen were met with jeers from the crowd, reflecting the leaders' opposition to current governance in Europe.