Greece bets big on MAGA, as other EU countries turn away from Trump

(Nektaria Stamouli and Eliza Gkritsi – Politico) Nobody should be surprised that the U.S. ambassador to Athens is urging President Donald Trump to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in the birthplace of democracy — with a speech on the Acropolis this summer. While much of Europe is turning its back on Trump, Greece is conspicuously doubling down on the relationship with MAGA. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is playing up the role of “Greek thinkers” in inspiring America’s founding fathers, and is promising the U.S. president a warm welcome and a “good time” if he visits around the 1776 commemorative festivities. U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle confirmed this week that Trump would visit Greece but declined to comment on the timing. She has been a leading proponent of his delivering a speech on the Acropolis — the temple citadel overlooking the capital — ever since her arrival in November. “We would all love that, wouldn’t we?” she said. – Greece bets big on MAGA, as other EU countries turn away from Trump – POLITICO