When President Donald Trump warned years ago that Europe’s dependence on Russian gas would make the continent “hostage to Moscow,” the global elites laughed.
Now, those same leaders are desperately turning to the United States for help — exactly as Trump predicted.
Trump Warned the World — and He Was Right
During his first term, President Trump stood on the world stage and told European leaders — especially Germany — that betting their energy future on Russia was a disaster waiting to happen. They rolled their eyes, mocked him at the U.N., and pressed forward with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
But history proved Trump right.
When Vladimir Putin cut off natural gas deliveries in 2022 to punish Europe for backing Ukraine, the plan backfired. Russia’s share of European gas imports collapsed from 45% to under 10%, while U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) filled the gap almost overnight.
Today, American energy fuels Europe’s homes, factories, and power plants — a monumental shift that has made the U.S. the world’s top energy superpower.
Europe Turns to the United States for Survival
Central and Eastern Europe — once completely dependent on Russian gas — are now signing long-term deals with American energy companies.
- Greece just inked a 20-year deal with Venture Global, ensuring 700 million cubic meters of U.S. gas annually starting in 2030.
- Poland is importing massive volumes of LNG from the U.S. for resale to Ukraine and Slovakia.
- Ukraine, facing another harsh winter, now depends on American supply routes through Poland and Lithuania.
Energy analysts confirm what Trump warned about years ago: the nations that once mocked him are now paying the price — and paying America to keep the lights on.
Putin’s Empire Crumbles as Trump’s Energy Vision Rises
Energy once funded one-third of Russia’s national budget. But as Europe walks away, Moscow is being forced to sell oil and gas to China and India at deep discounts.
Putin’s once-powerful energy empire is now a liability. His “weapon” has become a weakness.
Meanwhile, America’s booming energy sector is thriving under Trump’s Energy Dominance Agenda — restoring jobs, driving growth, and securing U.S. leadership across the globe.
The Trump Energy Boom: $50 Billion in New U.S. Investment
The Trump administration lifted restrictions on LNG exports earlier this year, green-lit new production projects in Texas and Louisiana, and advanced a U.S.–E.U. energy framework to cement long-term contracts with European buyers.
According to the American Petroleum Institute, five new U.S. LNG facilities totaling over $50 billion in investment have already been approved — creating tens of thousands of jobs and expanding America’s global reach.
Since 2016, the U.S. LNG industry has added $400 billion to the economy, with projections of another $1.3 trillion over the next 15 years.
More than two-thirds of those exports now go to Europe — replacing Russian gas entirely.
A New Era: Europe Depends on America — Not Moscow
Europe’s energy future now runs through Washington, not Moscow.
Countries that once dismissed Trump’s warnings are signing billion-dollar contracts with U.S. firms just to stay afloat.
As the E.U. moves toward a full ban on Russian energy by 2028, Trump’s prophecy has come full circle.
The nations that mocked him are now living proof that Trump was right all along.
“President Trump saw it coming,” one European analyst admitted. “He warned us, and we laughed. Now, we’re paying for that mistake — literally.”