Mándi Tibor: America and Europe – a toxic relationship?

The musical Hamilton features King George III singing about the return of rebellious American colonists, highlighting the irony of his misplaced confidence. Today, the roles seem reversed, with the U.S. as an aggressive power under a controversial leader, attempting to impose its will on reluctant European partners. The upcoming U.S. midterm elections provide an opportunity to reassess the strained U.S.-Europe relationship. The article questions Europeans' understanding of America, contrasting their mockery of American ignorance with their own knowledge gaps about U.S. geography and electoral processes, such as the Electoral College's historical compromise.