Former US President Donald Trump has made the contentious claim that European nations have declined to the level of “Third World” countries. The statement, reported by RT.com, represents a sharp rebuke of Europe’s current standing. Details surrounding the specific context of the remark were not provided in the initial report. This assessment marks a significant departure from traditional US perspectives on its European allies. The comment is likely to strain transatlantic relations further and fuel existing criticisms of Trump’s foreign policy approach. It remains to be seen how European leaders will respond to these provocative claims. Further information is available at RT.com.