Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš publicly affirmed U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda, emphasizing that the policy is designed to advance American interests rather than European objectives. Speaking in a recent interview, Babiš praised Trump’s efforts to strengthen the United States, noting that his approach prioritizes national sovereignty and domestic priorities over broad European aid.

“Trump is not helping Europe, but helping the United States fulfill his program, to make America great again,” Babiš stated. He further identified himself, Polish President Andrzej Duda, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as Trump’s closest allies in Europe, highlighting a Central European bloc that favors national autonomy and pragmatic cooperation with Washington over deeper European Union integration.

Babiš’s remarks follow his return to power in late 2025 after his populist ANO party won national elections, reflecting a renewed emphasis on sovereignty-driven foreign policy. The comments come amid ongoing U.S. tariff threats and President Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland, which have heightened tensions in transatlantic relations and sparked debate over the future priorities of NATO and European security cooperation.

Analysts note that Babiš’s alignment with Trump signals a potential realignment in Central Europe, emphasizing migration control, strategic autonomy, and selective cooperation with the United States. By publicly endorsing the American president’s approach, Babiš and his regional allies are highlighting a pragmatic, interest-driven partnership that contrasts with broader EU calls for multilateralism and collective European decision-making.

The statement underscores both the deepening influence of populist leaders in Central Europe and the broader challenges facing transatlantic diplomacy, particularly as Washington pursues policies that prioritize U.S. economic and strategic objectives over traditional alliance expectations.