Morning Briefing Plus: Mein Amerika ist zurück – und lässt die Börsen beben
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Good morning, dear readers. "My America" is the title of a song by Philipp Poisel that I enjoy. I like the song because I like America. It speaks of a land of vastness, ambition, and freedom. I have experienced America's diversity, beauty, and even its flaws through countless journeys. Recently, the country had become unfamiliar to me.
That feeling grew stronger with Donald Trump's second term as US President. But now, my America is back! During the midterm elections this week, a "blue wave" swept across the nation. In the House of Representatives and the Senate, Democrats secured a majority. My colleagues analyze that this was more than a reckoning with the politics of an unpopular president.
"The election was an uprising against shameless corruption, a senseless war, and inflationary tariffs," they say. It's a victory for democracy and against tyranny. And Trump? He quickly turned his flag to the wind and made it clear that he would make do with the Democrats. He surprised me again, pleasantly so. I hope that Trump's MAGA Republicans do not rebel against the election results.
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