New Trump counterterrorism strategy brands Europe an 'incubator' for terrorism
Key takeaways
- By: FRANCE 24 President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington.
- The strategy also focuses on rooting out "violent left-wing extremists" including "radically pro-transgender" groups, as Trump's conservative adminstration steps up its political attacks on opponents.
- It further places drug cartels in the Americas at the center of counterterrorism efforts.
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The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled a new counterterrorism strategy accusing Europe of fostering terrorism through mass migration, while also expanding US domestic focus to include what it called “violent left-wing extremists” and “radically pro-transgender” groups.
By: FRANCE 24 President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. © AP, Jacquelyn Martin US President Donald Trump's administration accused Europe of being an "incubator" for terrorism fueled by mass migration, in a new counterterrorism strategy unveiled on Wednesday.
The strategy also focuses on rooting out "violent left-wing extremists" including "radically pro-transgender" groups, as Trump's conservative adminstration steps up its political attacks on opponents.