Europe’s far right has a Trump problem after Republican US midterms wipeout

The recent Republican defeat in the US midterms has prompted European far-right leaders to reassess their relationship with Donald Trump. While they admire his policies, they recognize his personal volatility as a liability. Leaders like Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni are distancing themselves from Trump, focusing on domestic issues like rising living costs. They aim to channel public anger over economic challenges into electoral gains, as seen with Bardella's emphasis on purchasing power in France and Vox's strategy in Spain. The midterms highlight that voter dissatisfaction can impact incumbents, regardless of their political affiliation, and European populism is rooted in local issues rather than US politics.