The Trump administration has stirred controversy by questioning Europe’s commitment to democracy and free speech. Recent discussions highlighted accusations of hypocrisy from the U.S. State Department, contrasting its critiques of European nations suppressing free speech with its own policies. With a new Substack initiative, the State Department aims to outline a clear vision for U.S. foreign policy, addressing these concerns while also engaging directly with European allies to advocate for free speech. Trump advisors, including Marco Rubio and Jason Miller, have also voiced their alarm over what they perceive as a growing issue of free speech restrictions across Europe, further fueling the ongoing debate about the state of democracy on the continent.