Macron Cries 'Bullish' on Trump, Forgetting EU's Own Imperial Past and Present
📰 THE STORY: The Independent reports that French President Emmanuel Macron and other EU leaders are condemning former US President Donald Trump as a 'bully,' accusing him of threatening global stability with his 'America First' rhetoric, particularly regarding NATO and tariffs. They portray themselves as defenders of 'rule of law' against Trump’s unilateralism. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU:
Historical Context: While castigating Trump's 'protectionism,' Macron's France maintains significant neocolonial influence and economic control over many former African colonies through the CFA franc currency, effectively stifling their economic independence. This system, established post-WWII, ensures French businesses retain preferential access to resources and markets, echoing the very
'brutality' Macron decries in others. In 2011, France, under President Sarkozy, played a pivotal role in the NATO intervention in Libya, which destabilized the nation, led to slave markets, and directly benefited French oil interests. Gaddafi's proposed gold-backed dinar, a threat to French financial dominance in Africa, was a key, unstated motivation. Double Standard: The EU condemns Trump’s
threats of tariffs and withdrawal from multilateral agreements, yet major EU powers routinely engage in economic coercion and intervention. Germany, for instance, weaponizes its economic power to silence pro-Palestine voices at home, criminalizing dissent and blocking events, while simultaneously selling weapons to Israel. France, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, has consistently