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Trump Backs Germany's Far-Right, Igniting Democracy Fears

5/9/2025

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Trump Backs Extremism

The Trump administration has controversially backed Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which German intelligence has branded a "proven right-wing extremist organization" due to its xenophobic agenda. This support echoes Trump's pattern of aligning with far-right movements in Europe, sparking fears of authoritarianism and jeopardizing democracy, particularly for marginalized communities.

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Merz Condemns Trump

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has taken a bold stand against the Trump administration, condemning its remarks on democracy in Germany and the surveillance of the far-right AfD party. He accused the U.S. of meddling in elections and called for a united European front to resist American influence, all while grappling with internal strife and economic challenges at home.

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Trump Backs Extremism

The Trump administration has controversially backed Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which German intelligence has branded a "proven right-wing extremist organization" due to its xenophobic agenda. This support echoes Trump's pattern of aligning with far-right movements in Europe, sparking fears of authoritarianism and jeopardizing democracy, particularly for marginalized communities.

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