Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has compared his survival of an assassination attempt to that of US President-elect Donald Trump, suggesting that both incidents are connected to the highly polarized media environments they face. Fico’s comments followed his expression of support for Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, which he called a defeat for “liberal” ideologies and a clear sign that legacy media can no longer be trusted.
“We respect the choice made by American citizens, because we do not interfere in the internal politics of other states,” Fico stated on Wednesday. He also congratulated Trump, emphasizing that his election represented a blow to progressive ideas and liberal media narratives.
The Slovak leader sharply criticized the American media, claiming that the election results disproved the media’s influence over public opinion. “Trump’s victory confirms that one should never trust the media and the polls, which are 90% made to order,” Fico said, reflecting on the discrepancy between the media’s predictions and the election outcome.
Fico also commented on the potential political fallout from Trump’s win, suggesting that Brussels and the European Union will face challenges as a result. He hinted that the new administration in Washington could reshape US-EU relations. “The EU in Brussels will sweat,” Fico noted, alluding to the shifting political dynamics.
In the meantime, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini joined Fico in congratulating Trump, expressing a commitment to strengthening transatlantic ties. Pellegrini reaffirmed Slovakia’s loyalty to NATO, pledging to be a “strong and reliable ally” of the US.
Fico, meanwhile, shared his hope that Trump would seek an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. He expressed support for a peace plan proposed by China and Brazil to end the ongoing conflict with Russia.
This statement from the Slovak Prime Minister, along with his personal survival of an assassination attempt, highlights the intense political climate in both Slovakia and the US, raising questions about the role of media in shaping global events.
