Luke McGee

Luke McGee is an Emmy Award-winning journalist covering European diplomacy. He was previously CNN’s European policy editor.

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Trump sits on an upholstered chair in the Oval Office, leaning forward slightly as he rests his hands on his knees. Rutte sits in a matching chair next to him, his hand on his chin. Vice President J.D. Vance and others sit on a sofa to the right, microphones on poles hanging over their heads.
Trump sits on an upholstered chair in the Oval Office, leaning forward slightly as he rests his hands on his knees. Rutte sits in a matching chair next to him, his hand on his chin. Vice President J.D. Vance and others sit on a sofa to the right, microphones on poles hanging over their heads.

Do Trump’s Lines in the Sand Mean Anything?

Analysis
Luke McGee
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) meets with U.S. President Donald Trump (L) during Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) meets with U.S. President Donald Trump (L) during Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

Can Trump Be Sold on Supporting Ukraine?

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Luke McGee
Small-caliber ammunition is seen during the opening of Mesko SA’s new ammunition production hall in Skarzysko-Kamienna, Poland.
Small-caliber ammunition is seen during the opening of Mesko SA’s new ammunition production hall in Skarzysko-Kamienna, Poland.

Ukraine’s Arms Industry Is the Wild West

Analysis
Luke McGee
A film still from "The Battle for Kyiv."
A film still from "The Battle for Kyiv."

‘The Battle for Kyiv’ Captures a Desperate Time

Review
Luke McGee
A tank is seen across a field of green grass. Two men walk away from it, holding a storage chest between them, while two other men perch on top of the tank while they work on the machine.
A tank is seen across a field of green grass. Two men walk away from it, holding a storage chest between them, while two other men perch on top of the tank while they work on the machine.

Europe Needs to Get Over America

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Luke McGee
A gray missile is positioned on the corner of a fighter jet parked on a tarmac. A service member in a green flight uniform is seen striding across the pavement behind the fighter, framed by the dark open mouth of an aircraft hangar behind him.
A gray missile is positioned on the corner of a fighter jet parked on a tarmac. A service member in a green flight uniform is seen striding across the pavement behind the fighter, framed by the dark open mouth of an aircraft hangar behind him.

Trump May Blow Up U.S. Defense Sales to Europe

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Luke McGee
A map featuring Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Denmark.
A map featuring Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Denmark.

Europe Wonders if Trump Can Be Bought Off With Arctic Concessions

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Luke McGee
Three people are out of focus in a hallway while speaking to each other. On the left, in focus, is a sign that translates to Directorate-General for External Security.
Three people are out of focus in a hallway while speaking to each other. On the left, in focus, is a sign that translates to Directorate-General for External Security.

Europe Wonders if Trump Can Be Trusted With Intelligence

Analysis
Luke McGee
Finnish conscripts take part in military training at a firing range.
Finnish conscripts take part in military training at a firing range.

Does Europe Need the Draft?

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Luke McGee
A person in a blue apron illuminates a table using the flashlight from their phone. In the foreground, another person wearing a cap buys food.
A person in a blue apron illuminates a table using the flashlight from their phone. In the foreground, another person wearing a cap buys food.

Russia Is Spinning Up a New Barrage of Lies in Europe

Analysis
Luke McGee
A soldier in combat gear walks through clouds of orange-red smoke while holding a gun.
A soldier in combat gear walks through clouds of orange-red smoke while holding a gun.

Europe Is Still Trying to Pretend Putin’s Threat Isn’t Real

Review
Luke McGee
The flags of North Korea and Russia are hanging from a while building that has white statues in front. Two people walk nearby.
The flags of North Korea and Russia are hanging from a while building that has white statues in front. Two people walk nearby.

Trump May Not Understand How Dangerous the World Is Now

Analysis
Luke McGee
People walk on a bridge past an American flag and above an art installation by French street artist James Colomina called the "Swing" which depicts a little girl wearing an oversized military helmet as sits on a playground swing hanging from the bridge.
People walk on a bridge past an American flag and above an art installation by French street artist James Colomina called the "Swing" which depicts a little girl wearing an oversized military helmet as sits on a playground swing hanging from the bridge.

Even Trump Can’t Afford to Lose the Ukraine War

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Luke McGee
Supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump holding signs and protesting the 2020 presidential election in Los Angeles on Jan. 6, 2021.
Supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump holding signs and protesting the 2020 presidential election in Los Angeles on Jan. 6, 2021.

A Contested U.S. Election Would Mean Global Instability

Analysis
Luke McGee
U.S. President Donald Trump is seen in profile as he stands at a podium and speaks into the microphone at NATO summit. His national security advisor stands slightly behind him, watching the crowd. Both men wear dark suits and ties.
U.S. President Donald Trump is seen in profile as he stands at a podium and speaks into the microphone at NATO summit. His national security advisor stands slightly behind him, watching the crowd. Both men wear dark suits and ties.

Europe Is Far From Trump-Proofed

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Luke McGee
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