The Munich Security Conference highlighted the evolving US-Europe relationship post-Donald Trump, with European leaders expressing concerns over a possible shift away from American leadership. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that a divide has opened between Europe and the US, challenging the claim to global leadership. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a conciliatory speech, emphasizing that the old world is gone, and the US remains a key partner, despite recent tensions. California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mark Kelly, attended to reassure allies that Trump’s influence is temporary, with Newsom asserting Trump will be gone in three years. European leaders, however, see the US as less reliable, with some suggesting that the US’s claim to leadership has been challenged or lost. The conference also revealed a diminished American presence compared to previous years, with fewer members of Congress attending and a decline in US influence on the global stage. Discussions included concerns over the US’s foreign policy direction, the future of NATO, and the rise of authoritarianism. Despite efforts to reassure allies, there is a clear recognition that the international order is under strain, and trust in US leadership is waning. Meanwhile, Democrats are positioning themselves as potential future leaders, emphasizing strength and unity to repair relationships and restore US influence in Europe.