DiEM25 stands in firm opposition to the re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States. His return to power is a stark reminder of the divisions and frustrations felt by millions in the US, many of whom are disillusioned with a political system that has repeatedly failed them. Trump’s victory underscores a deeper crisis in American politics—one not solely driven by Trump himself but by the enduring ineffectiveness and complacency of the Democratic establishment.
For decades, the Democratic Party has neglected the needs of ordinary Americans, offering incremental change and policies that favour the few over the many, instead of genuine solutions to the mounting crises of our time. Their indifference to real reform and their tacit support for injustices abroad, including the on-going genocide in Gaza, have left many Americans feeling abandoned. Rather than standing firmly for peace, freedom and dignity, the Democratic Party leadership has opted for “business as usual,” refusing to address the underlying issues that push people toward reactionary alternatives.
Trump’s re-election marks an intensification of authoritarianism, not just in the United States but globally. His “America First” agenda is a direct threat to multilateralism, climate action, and global solidarity. It is a politics that prioritises corporate profit and nationalist rhetoric over the rights and welfare of ordinary people—both in the United States and beyond. His policies promise nothing but deepening inequality, a retreat from the urgent fight against climate collapse, and an assault on democratic values.
Our co-founder, Yanis Varoufakis, gave his view on the matter: “Trump is more than a political catastrophe; he embodies a direct assault on the fundamental rights of women, migrants, and all who dare to resist oppression. He tramples on reproductive freedoms, undermines the dignity of the most vulnerable, and mocks the very concept of justice,” he said.
“Paradoxically, however, for Europe, Trump might be the necessary shock—a disruptive catalyst that compels us to break our dependency on Washington. True independence for Europe will require precisely such a rupture, forcing us to abandon our role as a vassal of the United States.”
DiEM25 warns of the grim outlook this presidency poses for those fleeing violence and poverty, as Trump’s immigration policies deepen a humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, his rhetoric around ending conflicts abroad rings hollow as he continues to bolster militarised power and provide unconditional support for Israel’s violent actions in Gaza.
In this critical moment, we call on progressives everywhere to rise together in resistance—not against individual leaders alone but against a broken system that produces them. We cannot respond to Trumpism with more of the same neoliberal policies that sparked this crisis. Instead, we must build a new vision—a movement that transcends borders, that speaks to the neglected, and that offers a credible path toward a just and democratic future.
Trump’s re-election is a profound challenge, but it is also a rallying call. DiEM25 remains committed to mobilising alongside those around the world who reject both authoritarianism and the failed politics of the establishment. Together, we can build the democratic, inclusive, and just society that so many long for.
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