German Chancellor Cancels Call with Trump After Praising Far-Right Party
Summary
Donald Trump praised Germany’s far-right AfD after its regional election victory, prompting Chancellor Friedrich Merz to cancel their scheduled phone call. Merz has repeatedly condemned foreign interference in Germany’s internal politics, while Elon Musk has also voiced support for the party.
Key Points
- Donald Trump praised the AfD’s regional election victory on Truth Social and said Germans were fed up with immigration rules.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz canceled a scheduled phone call with Trump after the remarks.
- Merz’s spokesperson said the cancellation was not due to a scheduling problem and no new call date has been set.
- Elon Musk and other figures in Trump’s circle have also publicly supported the AfD.
