Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparked controversy at Normandy by saying Europe faces an "invasion" of dangerous ideologies arriving by sea, tying it to immigration during D‑Day commemorations.
His remarks echo frequent Trump‑era criticisms that Europe has weak defenses and poor immigration control, including a U.S. National Security Strategy warning of "civilizational erasure."
The rhetoric is straining post‑war assumptions about the U.S.–Europe relationship and is driving European capitals to consider diversifying away from reliance on U.S. tech and defence.