Trump made ‘a lot of mistakes,’ sighs Portugal’s far-right leader
Chega boss André Ventura discusses the U.S. president and cooperation with Germany's AfD in an interview with POLITICO.
ERICEIRA, Portugal — André Ventura, the leader of the far-right Portuguese party Chega, has criticized the United States' former President Donald Trump over his role in initiating the war in Iran, which has led to rising fuel prices worldwide. "There were lots of mistakes that President Trump committed in the last months. The war in Iran is affecting the world economy," Ventura said while at an event organized by the Patriots' foundation in the coastal city of Ericeira near Lisbon.
Ventura, who previously attended Trump's inauguration and campaigned with the MAGA slogan, has shifted his stance on Trump as domestic issues like fuel prices have become more pressing. Ventura's party, Chega, has gained significant traction in recent elections, becoming the largest opposition group in Portugal's parliament. The leader has expressed solidarity with fellow far-right parties across Europe, such as France's National Rally, Spain's Vox, Hungary's Fidesz, and Italy's League.
However, Ventura urged European politicians to unite, despite differences in their views on Russia and Ukraine. Ventura stated that Chega supports Ukraine in the war but does not require alignment on all issues.
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