U.S. President Responds to Conservative Success and Far-Right Advancements in German Election
U.S. President
Donald Trump commended the recent election outcomes in Germany, describing it as a 'great day for Germany' after the center-right opposition's triumph and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) attaining its highest result ever.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump remarked, 'Similar to the USA, the German populace has grown weary of the lack of common sense in the agenda, especially regarding energy and immigration.
This is a wonderful day for Germany.'
The German election resulted in the conservative CDU/CSU alliance, led by Friedrich Merz, taking first place, poised to have Merz assume the role of the next chancellor.
The far-right AfD recorded its best result to date, coming in second.
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) experienced a substantial defeat, recording its weakest showing since World War Two.
Trump's remarks underscore his ongoing emphasis on matters such as energy policy and immigration, which he associated with voter discontent in Germany, drawing comparisons to political feelings in the United States.