英媒：美国政府要在欧洲资助亲MAGA智库

Group 1 - The U.S. State Department plans to fund think tanks and charitable organizations in Europe that align with the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) ideology to promote U.S. policy views and challenge European regulations perceived as threats to "freedom of speech" [1][2] - The funding initiative may focus on institutions in the UK, France, Germany, and Belgium, led by Deputy Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers, who previously met with influential right-wing think tank leaders and key figures from the UK’s right-wing populist party [2] - The Trump administration views European regulations on online content as attacks on "freedom of speech," particularly targeting U.S. social media giants, with the UK and EU having enacted laws like the Online Safety Act and the Digital Services Act [2] Group 2 - The funding initiative may surprise U.S. allies, who are concerned that the U.S. government intends to undermine their policies, as the UK government previously stated that the Online Safety Act is crucial for protecting children from harmful online content [2] - Some members of the UK Reform Party are wary of involvement in any MAGA activities within the UK, as the Trump administration is unpopular in the country, with only 16% of the British public holding a favorable view of Trump and 81% having an unfavorable impression [2] - The White House's national security strategy report released in December 2025 sharply criticizes Europe, warning of a "serious prospect of civilizational decline" due to immigration policies, economic stagnation, and excessive regulation, asserting that the U.S. aims to help Europe correct its current development trajectory [2]