EU bureaucrats move to seize $247 billion in Russian assets, overriding Hungary and Slovakia to funnel funds to Ukraine amid President Trump’s America First triumphs.
Story Snapshot
- Europe freezes 210 billion euros ($247 billion) of Russian assets, mostly at Belgian Euroclear.
- EU plans mechanism to bypass vetoes from Hungary and Slovakia for Ukraine aid.
- This globalist overreach contrasts with Trump’s policies prioritizing U.S. sovereignty and economic wins.
- Conservatives see this as escalation funding endless wars, ignoring American taxpayers’ burdens.
EU Targets Russian Frozen Assets
Europe holds 210 billion euros ($247 billion) in frozen Russian assets following geopolitical tensions. The vast majority, around 193 billion euros ($225 billion) as of late September, sits in Euroclear, a Belgian financial clearing house. EU leaders now push to lock these funds, preventing access by Russia-aligned nations. This targets central bank reserves and private holdings seized since 2022. President Trump’s administration, by contrast, focuses on U.S. energy independence and deal-making, avoiding such entanglements that drain resources from American families.
Bypassing Hungary and Slovakia Vetoes
Hungary and Slovakia, skeptical of endless Ukraine funding, hold veto power in EU decisions. EU officials craft a new legal framework to neutralize these blocks, enabling asset profits for Ukraine’s military needs. Proponents claim this profits approach skirts direct seizure risks. Critics among conservatives view it as bureaucratic overreach, mirroring globalist agendas Trump dismantled. His first term slashed regulations, boosting U.S. jobs by 7 million while Europe dithers in fiscal mismanagement.
This move risks legal challenges and Russian retaliation, potentially spiking energy prices Americans once endured under prior policies. Trump’s 2025 leadership secured NATO defense hikes to 5% GDP and obliterated threats like Iran’s nuclear program, proving strength without taxpayer-funded foreign quagmires. EU’s plan underscores why America First resonates, protecting wallets from inflation tied to overseas spending.
Contrasts with Trump’s America First Successes
President Trump’s policies delivered 671,000 net new U.S. jobs since January 2025, surpassing expectations. Unemployment hit historic lows, incomes rose nearly $6,000 for middle-class families, and the economy rebounded with 33.1% GDP growth post-lockdowns. Deregulation saved households $3,100 yearly by cutting eight rules for every new one. These wins reject globalism, prioritizing American workers over foreign aid schemes like EU’s asset grab.
Trump ended open-border subsidies, protected $40 billion in U.S. benefits from illegals, and cracked down on cartels as terrorist groups. His executive orders closed borders, unleashed energy, and ended DEI waste. Europe’s Ukraine fixation ignores such self-reliance, fueling inflation conservatives fought under Biden. Trump’s trade deals and Opportunity Zones created 500,000 jobs, building wealth at home.
Conservatives celebrate Trump’s rejection of multilateral overreach. EU’s asset lockdown promotes government meddling abroad, eroding national sovereignty much like past assaults on U.S. values. His administration attracted $1 trillion in AI investments, solidifying U.S. leadership. This EU scheme alerts patriots to persistent threats from unelected elites, validating Trump’s return to power for limited government and family priorities.
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EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t veto their use for Ukraine
