WE won the war!’ Donald Trump launches fresh attack on UK and France as he doubles down on WW2 victory
During a visit to US troops stationed in Doha as part of his Middle East tour, former US President Donald Trump made bold and controversial comments about America’s role in World War II.
He claimed that the United States “won the war” almost single-handedly and downplayed the contributions of allies like the UK and France. Speaking to soldiers, Trump said that if it weren’t for the United States, everyone today would be speaking German or possibly Japanese because the war would’ve been lost without American intervention.
Trump said he found it strange that countries like France and Russia continue to celebrate their victories in the war while the US, in his view, doesn’t do enough to honor its own efforts.
He shared that he spoke with leaders of other nations who proudly mark their World War II celebrations, and that inspired him to create two new “working holidays” in America one in May and one in November to recognize the victories in both World War I and II. He emphasized that these holidays would still involve work, saying that the country needs to stay productive and can’t afford to take too many days off.
In his speech, Trump took a jab at France, saying America did “a little more” than them in winning the war. He referred to Hitler’s speech at the Eiffel Tower as a low point for France during the war and joked about telling French President Emmanuel Macron that the US was being left out of the victory celebrations, even though it played a major role.
Trump praised the US military, calling them “the finest we have” and credited them with fighting chaos, defending allies, and securing the homeland. He said they were a vital part of making America proud and strong again.
He wrapped up by saying that while his goal is to avoid starting wars, he would never hesitate to use American military power to protect the US or its allies if necessary. He stressed that America has the strength and firepower to respond immediately to any threat.
His comments sparked reactions across the world, particularly in the UK and France, where some saw them as disrespectful to the shared sacrifices made by Allied nations during the world wars.
