Donald Trump reposted an interview with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Truth Social, giving the Cypriot lead...

Donald Trump reposted an interview with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Truth Social, giving the Cypriot leader direct exposure to the American president's massive platform. Christodoulides gave the interview to Breitbart News on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. He described the US-Cyprus relationship as having "no limits," and praised Trump as holding a "unique advantage" in global affairs, saying that while Trump is bold, everyone knows exactly where they stand with him, which makes him a better negotiator than anyone else. The Cypriot president also spoke about Cyprus completing its rotating presidency of the EU Council earlier this year. He said Cyprus used that position to push Europe closer to both the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, while also strengthening ties with the United States. The repost by Trump is notable given Cyprus's complicated position in the Eastern Mediterranean, where the island remains divided following Turkey's 1974 invasion. Any sign of closer US-Cyprus ties carries weight in that context, particularly as Nicosia has been working to position itself as a reliable Western partner in a region increasingly shaped by energy competition and security tensions. Christodoulides has made strengthening the relationship with Washington a clear priority since taking office in 2023. His appearance in Breitbart, a publication with deep ties to Trump's political base, and the subsequent repost by Trump himself, signals that outreach is gaining traction. #Cyprus #Trump #EasternMediterranean