Eastern Europe bets on Trump – but at what cost? | Opinions

Eastern Europe’s love affair with Trump runs deep – but economic fallout may soon cool the romance.

Despite Donald Trump’s fraying popularity at home, there is a corner of the globe where his brand remains remarkably resilient: Eastern Europe. Last Sunday, the Trump-loving far-right populist George Simion topped the first round of Romania’s presidential elections, securing over 40 percent of the vote and a realistic path to the top office. Echoing Trump’s pledge to “Make America…