World Leaders Facing New Realities (And Opportunities) with U.S. President Donald J. Trump

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United Kingdom:

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British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she plans to speak with the incoming president 'at the earliest possible opportunity'.

In a statement released after Trump's victory she said: 'I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the next president of the United States, following a hard-fought campaign.

'Britain and the United States have an enduring and special relationship based on the values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.

'We are, and will remain, strong and close partners on trade, security and defence.

'I look forward to working with president-elect Donald Trump, building on these ties to ensure the security and prosperity of our nations in the years ahead.'
 
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Russian president Putin has sent Trump a telegram of congratulation, and called for relations between the two superpowers - which have been strained during the Obama regime - to be rebuilt.

News agency Interfax reported that the Russian Parliament burst into applause after Trump’s victory was confirmed.

Putin was later pictured sipping on a glass of champagne at a meeting for foreign ambassadors in Moscow.



In a speech in the Kremlin, Putin stated: 'We have heard the pre-election statements by then-candidate (Trump), which were directed at rebuilding relations between Russia and the US.

'We understand that this will not be an easy path considering the unfortunate degradation of relations.

'But Russia is ready and wants to restore full-fledged relations with the US.'

The Russian President, who had a frosty relationship with President Obama and Hillary Clinton, continued: 'We are ready to do our part and do everything to return (US-Russian) relations to the trajectory of development.

'This would be in the interest of Russian and American people and would positively affect the general climate in international relations, considering the special responsibility of Russia and the US for ensuring global stability and security.'

Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin voiced hopes for more constructive US-Russian dialogue when the newly-elected president takes office.
 
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Germany:



German Chancellor Angela Merkel said:

There’s no country outside the European Union we Germans have as close a relationship with as the United States of America. Whoever rules this vast country, with its enormous economic strength, its military potential, its cultural influence, carries a responsibility which is felt all over the world.

Americans have decided that the person to carry this responsibility for the next four years is Donald Trump. Germany and America are connected by common values: democracy, freedom, respect for the law and for human dignity irrespective of origin, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political conviction. On the basis of these values, I offer the future president of America, Donald Trump, a close working relationship.

Partnership with the USA remains a basic pillar of German foreign policy in order for us to meet the great challenges of our time: striving for economic and social wellbeing and a forward-looking climate policy, the fight against terrorism, hunger and disease, engagement for peace and freedom, in Germany, Europe and all over the world.”​

German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen, an ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, described the result as a 'huge shock' and questioned whether it meant the end of 'Pax Americana', the state of relative peace overseen by Washington that has governed international relations since World War Two.

The country's Justice Minister Heiko Maas tweeted: 'The world won't end, but things will get more crazy.'


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Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned that a Trump administration would be more unpredictable, and 'more difficult' to work with.

He said: 'I think we must expect that American foreign policy will become less predictable for us and we must expect that the United States will be more inclined to make decisions on its own.

'In other words, and I will not dress it up, nothing will become easier, many things will become more difficult.'

During the presidential campaign, he branded Trump a 'hate preacher'.
 
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Scotland:

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Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon warned of a 'real sense of anxiety' following Trump's election.

After congratulating the Republican candidate, Sturgeon said: 'It is normal in any election for those on the losing side to feel disappointment, but today, many in America and across the world, will also feel a real sense of anxiety.'

Trump, whose mother was Scottish, owns two golf courses on the west and east coasts of Scotland.

Sturgeon has long been vocal on her distaste for Trump, and endorsed his opponent Hillary Clinton as recently as Tuesday.

'While this is not the outcome I hoped for, it is the verdict of the American people and we must respect it. I congratulate president-elect Trump on winning the election,' she said.
 
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Australia:



Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull congratulated Trump on his surprise win and promised the two countries would remain allies through any conflict.

'We have no stronger relationship, whether it is on the battlefield or in commerce, than we have with the United States.

'They are a great and powerful nation. They are a great and powerful friend,' Turnbull told a news conference.
 
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Hungary:

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated Trump with the words: 'What great news. Democracy is still alive.'

Orban said in July that Trump's plans on migration and foreign policy were 'vital' for Hungary, whereas those of rival Democrat Hillary Clinton were 'deadly'.

Orban was then the first European head of state to express a clear preference for either of the two candidates.
 
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Polish President Andrej Duda reminded Trump of the 'strategic partnership' between the nations, amid concerns that the region could be more vulnerable if the USA's NATO allies are not protected.

Andrzej Duda wrote to Trump: 'Polish-American relations have become an important pillar of European and trans-Atlantic stability.

'We are particularly pleased that that during this year's NATO summit in Warsaw the United States decided to increase its military presence in Poland.'
 
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France:

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French president François Hollande said Trump’s win “opens up a period of uncertainty” that “must be faced with lucidity and clarity”.

Hollande congratulated Trump “as is natural between two heads of state”, but showed little enthusiasm. Hollande had openly endorsed Clinton. “Certain positions taken by Donald Trump during the American campaign must be confronted with the values and interests we share with the United States,” he said.

“What is at stake is peace, the fight against terrorism, the situation in the Middle East. It is economic relations and the preservation of the planet.”

Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said European politicians should heed the message from Trump votes. “There is a part of our electorate that feels …abandoned”, including people who feel “left behind by globalisation,” he said.

Ayrault pledged to work with Trump, but said his personality 'raised questions'.

He admitted to being unsure what a Trump presidency would mean for key foreign policy challenges, from climate change and the West's nuclear deal with Iran to the war in Syria.

 
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Funny to see most of them accepting the news begrudgingly, like someone died. Trump's gunna grab these countries by the pussy, figuratively speaking.
 
Putin after hearing his pal got elected

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French President Francois Hollande gave a lukewarm response to the election result, saying it heralded a period of 'uncertainty'.

He said: 'I congratulate him as is natural between two democratic heads of state. This American election opens a period of uncertainty.'.

He said France would be vigilant and frank in talks with the new White House administration.
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Canada needs to hold an emergency referendum to get Trudeau sent back to teaching 10th grade drama class. Trump is going to push Justin's shit in every manner known aside from the one he enjoys. Seriously, our PM is too soft, almost as stupid, and as egocentric, but on the other end of the spectrum and with a fraction of the bargaining acumen or power.

Trump is going to leave him crying and naked on top of a pinball machine.
 
Arkain2K said:
German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen, an ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, described the result as a 'huge shock' and questioned whether it meant the end of 'Pax Americana', the state of relative peace overseen by Washington that has governed international relations since World War Two.
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The Pax Americana died prior to the election. Look at the chaos in the Middle East and the futility of US efforts to curb it.
 
So we have Russia and England congratulating Trump. I'm happy with that. Two great nations.
 
Italy:

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Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who had openly supported Hillary Clinton, congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential elections and said Italy's ties with the United States remained strong.

'I wish him well. The Italo-American friendship is solid,' Renzi said at the start of a speech in Rome.

Renzi was one of the few world leaders to endorse Clinton and opposition politicians were swift to condemn him.

“It’s a new political fact that along with other things demonstrates that we are in a new stage,” Renzi said. “Who would say that Trump would win? It is that way and we respect it, we will cooperate with the new American president and have a relationship between the EU and Italy.”
 
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the fact that Putin is ready willing and able to reconnect with America is amazing. Im sick of this Russia is bad mentality that the msm has put out there. Putin is a great leader and is beloved by not just his country but all over the world. He is by far the most respected leader on earth right now. These stupid leftists better get their heads out of their asses, its a new world.
 
United Nations:

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the United Nations will be counting on Trump's administration to meet global challenges - including climate change and human rights.

Ban says after 'a hard-fought and often divisive campaign, it is worth recalling and reaffirming that the unity in diversity of the United States is one of the country's greatest strengths'.
 
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