Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Trump Congratulates Czech PM Babis
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, congratulated Andrej Babis on becoming the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.
Babis's government was formed with the help of two right-wing parties.
Trump said he expects great things from Babis, especially in areas like defense and energy.
Babis has been a supporter of Trump and has even called himself a 'Trumpist'.
Both leaders have previously led their countries as NATO members.
Babis promised to fight for the interests of the Czech Republic's citizens both at home and abroad.
US President Donald Trump congratulated Czech PM Andrej Babis on his appointment.
Babis's government was sworn in on Monday with an alliance of two euroskeptic right-wing parties.
Trump expects 'incredible things' from Babis, including success in defense, energy, and illegal immigration.
Babis has described himself as a 'Trumpist' and is a known supporter of Trump.
Both Trump and Babis have previously led their NATO-member countries.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Czech PM Andrej Babis
- What
- Trump congratulated Babis on becoming Prime Minister
- When
- Monday (government sworn in), unspecified date (Trump's message)
- Where
- Czech Republic and US
- Why
- Babis is a supporter of Trump and expects to achieve success in defense, energy, and illegal immigration
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Czech PM
- Andrej Babis
- Government Sworn In
- Monday
- Alliance Partners
- Two euroskeptic right-wing parties
- Babis's Age
- 71
- Czech Population
- 10.9 million
- Previous Tenure
- 2017 to 2021
- F-35s
- US-made stealth fighter jet