“A talking shop of idiots”: Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary blasts “liar” Trump and EU bureaucracy

In a characteristically blunt interview with POLITICO on January 14, 2026, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary took aim at global political leaders, labelling U.S. President Donald Trump a “liar” and the European Parliament a collection of “idiots.” O’Leary’s comments highlight a growing friction between the aviation industry and the shifting geopolitical and regulatory landscape of 2026. […]