When a top U.S. official accidentally added a journalist to a group chat about Yemen war plans, it revealed more than just operational details. This isn't merely about incompetence—it exposes the fundamental tension between Trump's "common sense" governance and the complex realities of national security. More critically, the dismissive language about European allies ("parasites") signals a definitive break in transatlantic relations. Europeans must move beyond shock and recognize this new reality. The West as we knew it no longer exists—this is Europe's moment to create a viable alternative path forward while the world watches.

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