Trump hails ‘really big night’ after far-right win in Germany
The AfD scored a dramatic upset in state elections and has vowed a 'remigration and deportation offensive' targeting migrants.
US President Donald Trump celebrated a significant electoral triumph by Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on Tuesday, describing it as a "really big night" after the party's victory in the state elections of Saxony-Anhalt. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his delight, stating, "Wow! The Populist Party in Germany just had a really big night," and criticizing Germany's immigration policies, which he claimed have "hurt Germany so badly."
The AfD, known for its anti-immigration stance, Russia-friendly policies, and pro-Trump sentiments, secured nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, marking a historic first for a far-right party in a German state since World War II. The party's rise has sparked concerns among migrants and minority groups, with the AfD's lead candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, and his staff previously associated with a now-banned neo-Nazi organization.
Trump's supporters have rallied behind the AfD, with former US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell praising the results as "a new day in Germany" and tech billionaire Elon Musk enthusiastically declaring, "Well done!" The prospect of a far-right government taking charge in Saxony-Anhalt has unsettled many, highlighting the growing influence of the AfD in German politics.
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