Former French President François Hollande, in a recent interview, said that President Donald Trump and his administration are no longer allies. During the interview with Le Monde, Hollande elaborated that while the American people remain friends, the Trump administration’s approach to allies has changed significantly. He accused Trump of forming alliances with adversaries and claimed that Europe is now the real target for the U.S. administration, potentially leading to a “divorce” between the U.S. and Europe. Hollande suggested that NATO should prepare for a scenario where Trump may not honor the Article 5 which mandates mutual defense among NATO countries.

Additionally, Hollande criticized Trump’s decision to label Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a “dictator,” and his willingness to engage in direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Hollande also pointed out the U.S. vote against a U.N. resolution condemning Russia as reasons behind the potential widening of the transatlantic rift. Despite these critics, there is no indication that the U.S. plans to withdraw from NATO.

Hollande, a long-time critic of Trump, had previously urged the American public to not vote for Trump in the 2016 election, warning that a Trump presidency could be “dangerous” for U.S.-Europe relations. In a recent meeting at the White House, Trump met with Hollande’s successor, French President Emmanuel Macron, who sought to strengthen the partnership between Europe and the U.S., emphasizing Europe’s willingness to take a stronger role in defense and security. Both leaders expressed a desire to maintain a strong relationship between their countries.

Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.

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