Former United States president Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to European nations, claiming they face the threat of 'civilizational erasure' and could become 'unrecognisable' within two decades. In a newly released national security strategy, Trump sharply criticised European allies and signaled a major shift in United States foreign policy, moving away from traditional alliances and focusing on opposing European Union-led values, especially on immigration. The document also outlined a more assertive United States stance in Latin America and called for a reduction of military commitments in regions deemed less vital to American interests. European leaders, particularly in Germany, swiftly rejected Trump's comments, asserting their independence in addressing security and policy matters.