Trump addresses CPAC amid growing tensions between US and Europe over Ukraine

23/02/2025 10:01 France 24

In the US woke ideology is getting a hammer treatment. The Conservative Political Action Conference—better known as CPAC—is a major event in right-wing politics in the US. On its third day, US President Donald Trump addressed the gathering, rallying his fans. While the conference has been a show of conservative strength, it hasn’t been without controversy. Guillaume Gougeon tells us more.

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