Trump claims European Union paid Russia $250 billion for energy
Trump says the media is ignoring European energy payments to Russia, defending his America First foreign policy approach.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump claimed the European Union paid Russia $250 billion for energy, accusing the media of ignoring the transaction while defending his own foreign policy record.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “The European Union paid Russia 250 Billion Dollars for Energy, and the Fake News Media doesn’t want to get near that story. I made the right choice for the American People — ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST! Trump” on October 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET.
This is Trump’s 25th message released today, and the last post was 1 hour ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 48 of his 468 posts over the last 30 days classified as Foreign Policy posts.
The statement on truthsocial reiterated his “America First” platform, contrasting his administration’s choices with European energy reliance. Trump asserted that he made the right choice for the American people regarding international energy and foreign policy.
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