During discussions at the United Nations, foreign ministers from European countries with strong ties to the U.S. responded to Vice President Kamala Harris' claim that world leaders are laughing at former President Trump. While Harris linked her comments to conversations with military leaders, the ministers asserted their neutrality regarding the U.S. election, emphasizing their intent to cooperate with whichever leader emerges.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani remarked on the enduring friendship between Italy and America, stating that they would work alongside Trump if he were to win again, just as they had during his presidency. He pointed out that transatlantic relations are pivotal to Europe’s foreign policy, stressing that European ministers have successfully collaborated with various U.S. presidents, including Biden, Obama, and Bush.

Lithuanian and Czech foreign ministers echoed this sentiment by refraining from taking sides in the election, noting it was up to American citizens to choose their leader. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky acknowledged Trump's call for increased defense spending as a valuable perspective that Europe should continue to adopt, especially in light of threats from Russia.

While many European nations recognize the changed landscape of defense spending under NATO, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó stood out by expressing strong hopes for a potential Trump presidency. He articulated that his government believes many pressing international issues could be better managed under Trump, highlighting a past perception of strength and control during his administration.

Szijjártó further described how other leaders, rather than laughing at Trump, appeared fearful of his straightforward approach, which diverged from typical political norms. He maintained that under Trump’s guidance, U.S.-Hungarian relations thrived and predicted that a return to his leadership could restore a sense of security to the global arena.