Spanish Member of the European Parliament Irene Montero performed a Marilyn Monroe-style birthday song for U.S. President Donald Trump during a legislative session.

The performance highlights growing friction within the European Union regarding the U.S. role in the Middle East and the EU's own perceived lack of autonomy in foreign policy.

Montero delivered the performance during a European Parliament debate on June 16, 2024 [1]. The session focused on the implications of a newly announced US-Iran peace agreement. After singing the birthday tribute, Montero said the U.S. president was “Mr. Genocide” [1].

The MEP used the theatrical gesture to condemn the role of Washington in the Middle East crisis. She said the European Union must adopt a more independent stance on Middle East policy rather than following the lead of the U.S. government [1].

Montero's critique came as part of a broader debate in the chamber regarding the stability and ethics of the peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran. The performance was intended to draw attention to the human cost of the conflicts she attributed to U.S. policy [1].

While the European Parliament often serves as a forum for diverse political expressions, the use of a stylized song to deliver a sharp accusation of genocide is a rare occurrence in the formal debate chamber. The incident has since circulated widely on social media platforms [1].

“Irene Montero referred to the U.S. president as “Mr. Genocide””

This incident underscores the deep ideological divide between some European legislators and the U.S. administration. By utilizing a provocative, public performance, Montero is attempting to shift the EU's diplomatic discourse from quiet cooperation to open confrontation regarding human rights and sovereignty in the Middle East.