Trump just openly stated that Putin is his ally. And to be clear, his top and only ally.
If the relationship between the United States and Europe breaks down as badly as Trump and Putin want it to, we are going to have to pick sides, and right soon.
I will take the side of freedom, democracy, and humanity. Meaning that I'll be team Europe all the way.
I am loyal to my country. But what is being created and operated by Trump and Putin is not my country. It is an entirely transactional, entirely colonialist, entirely bullying, autocracy. All of the worst ASPECTS of our country at various times, congealed into a mass that has consumed the Republic. There is no body left -- it is only cancer now, wearing the clothing of my country. But that's all it is, an outward appearance with a flag and shit.
In 1941, if you wanted to be on the side of democracy and humanity, you went with the allies, and fought against European powers like Germany and Italy. Today, if you want to be on the side of democracy and humanity, not only can you not be on the side of the US, you are obligated to actively work AGAINST the country/regime presently acting under that name. That's where we are. There's no ambiguity left.