U.S. denies funding far-right groups in Europe amid rising tensions
A senior U.S. official has denied claims that America funds far-right groups in Europe. U.S. Under Secretary of State Sarah Rogers made the remarks at the Munich Security Conference. Her comments followed questions about Washington’s ties to right-wing parties across the continent.
Rogers also addressed broader concerns, including the rise of AI-generated deepfakes and online exploitation. The White House has previously clashed with some European allies on policy but shares worries over these digital threats. Rogers faced scrutiny after meeting with an AfD spokesperson last year. Critics suggested the engagement signalled U.S. support for far-right movements. She dismissed the allegations, stating that America works with all elected allies, no matter their political leanings.
At the conference, she stressed that the U.S. does not interfere in European elections. Her words appeared to ease tensions, offering a conciliatory tone toward Europe. Yet, her past statements on immigration and social media rules have sparked controversy.
The White House has disagreements with some right-leaning European partners. Despite this, both sides agree on tackling harmful online content. Rogers highlighted the dangers of defamatory sexualized deepfakes, calling for potential legal action to combat the issue.
Her remarks come as the Trump administration seeks to balance relations with Europe. While rejecting claims of political meddling, Rogers acknowledged shared challenges in regulating digital platforms and protecting democratic processes. Rogers’ statements clarify the U.S. position on European politics but leave some questions unanswered. The denial of funding far-right groups contrasts with earlier meetings that raised concerns. Meanwhile, the focus on AI deepfakes and online exploitation signals a possible area for future cooperation between Washington and its allies.
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