Planned Moldova-Romania power line to be named after Trump

The US embassy in Moldova has announced that a proposed high-voltage power line connecting Romania and Moldova will be named the "Trump Liberty Line". This decision comes as the US government invests $130 million into the project, aimed at enhancing Moldova's energy security and independence. The embassy's announcement was made on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici stated that the Moldovan government supports initiatives that benefit its citizens, particularly those that secure the country's energy infrastructure and overall safety. Similarly, the Romanian government has consistently supported interconnection projects between the two nations, with Romanian government spokeswoman Ioana Dogioiu affirming that the US backing and funding only strengthens the strategic importance of such initiatives.

Moldova, one of Europe's poorer countries and a candidate for EU membership, relies heavily on electricity imports from Romania and Ukraine. Russian attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure have previously disrupted these supplies. The Trump connection has been increasingly used by governments worldwide to garner his support, including a proposed transport corridor through Armenia and a planned military base in Poland.