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Left-Wing EU Lawmaker Sings at Parliament, Calls Trump ‘Mr. Genocide’
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First reported by N12 · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Spanish MEP Irene Montero interrupted a European Parliament debate in Brussels with a singing protest against Donald Trump and EU foreign policy. She accused the EU of failing to cut ties with Israel or stop conflicts in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon, then posted the video on X.
- 01Irene Montero attacked EU foreign policy during a European Parliament debate in Brussels.
- 02She accused the EU of failing to sever ties with Israel and stop regional conflicts.
- 03Montero mocked Kaja Kallas and sang, “Happy birthday to Trump, Mr. Genocide.”
- 04She posted the performance on X, referencing Trump’s June 14 birthday.
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