Trump supporters celebrate far-right victory in German state vote
Former US ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell and tech billionaire Elon Musk were among the first to celebrate the far-right Alternative for Germany's victory in Saxony-Anhalt.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump celebrated the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's landslide victory in a key German state election. The AfD, led by 35-year-old Ulrich Siegmund, garnered significant support, prompting Trump to post an infographic of the results on his Truth Social platform. Former US Ambassador to Germany during Trump's first term, Richard Grenell, hailed the results as a "huge win and a new day in Germany."
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was among the first to celebrate the AfD's triumph, tweeting "Well done!" in response to a post from co-leader Alice Weidel. Siegmund thanked Musk for his support and expressed willingness for strong and constructive cooperation, stating that Germany would once again be a place worth investing in.
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