Column Inside America: If only Merz could do the Trump
The chancellor is in trouble. Yet there would be so many ways to provide relief. A look across the Atlantic could be helpful. A satire.
US President Donald Trump and Friedrich Merz, a German politician, have similar popularity curves. Their strategies to address declining popularity, however, are vastly different. Trump has promised each adult $5000 if his Republicans maintain their majorities in the midterm elections, which could cost over $1 trillion. This move may be seen as unconventional, but it aims to motivate Americans to vote. The article suggests that German Chancellor could take a similar approach to boost voter turnout.
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