U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred global controversy once again—this time with provocative comments suggesting that, without American intervention in World War II, Europe would be speaking “German and maybe a little Japanese.”
Trump’s Bold WWII Remarks in Qatar
Speaking to U.S. troops stationed in Qatar on May 15, 2025, President Trump questioned why European nations continue to celebrate Victory in Europe Day on May 8, while the United States does not have an equivalent national celebration.
“A week ago, May 8, I call up a certain country and they say, ‘Oh, we’re celebrating the victory of World War Two today,'” Trump said during his remarks. “And I say, ‘Oh, okay.'”
According to Trump, multiple leaders, including presidents and prime ministers, mentioned their national commemorations, prompting the president to highlight what he called a lack of American recognition.
“We’re the Ones Who Won the War”
Trump escalated his remarks by claiming that without the U.S., the outcome of World War II would have been drastically different:
“Russia was celebrating, France was celebrating, everyone but us. And we’re the ones that won the war. Without us, they’re speaking German—and maybe a little Japanese too.”
Singling Out France
President Trump didn’t stop there. Referencing France’s role in the war, he added:
“We love France, right? But I think we did a little more to win the war than France did. When Hitler made a speech at the Eiffel Tower, I’d say that wasn’t exactly ideal.”
He also appeared to mock French President Emmanuel Macron, mimicking his accent and quoting him as saying:
“Donald, we are celebrating our victory over the Germans.”
Trump’s response? “What the hell? Every country I’ve spoken to in the last week is celebrating the war—but us.”
Introducing U.S. Victory Days
To address this perceived gap, Trump has announced his administration will formally recognize two new commemorative days in the U.S.:
- May 8: Victory Day for World War II
- November 11: Victory Day for World War I (in place of Veterans Day)
“We won that war too,” Trump said of WWI. “It’s time we celebrate it properly.”
Backlash on Social Media and International Reactions
Reactions online were swift and heated.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) commented:
“And this is why Europe wants nothing to do with the U.S.”
Another user fired back:
“Without France, Americans would still be drinking Her Britannic Majesty’s tea.”
A third simply posted:
“Trump is a moron.”
As with many of his statements, Trump’s comments have triggered a wave of global debate—highlighting once again the divisive impact of his rhetoric on international relations.
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