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Trump Praises AfD’s Electoral Victory in Saxony-Anhalt

Donald Trump publicly congratulated the far-right AfD party following its decisive win in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections, drawing sharp criticism from German leaders including Angela Merkel. The remarks underscore growing transatlantic political tensions as populist movements gain traction across Europe.

8 Sept, 17:25 — 9 Sept, 04:08
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ReutersVery High7h ago

Trump attributes state election win of Germany's far-right AfD to immigration rules - Reuters

Trump attributes state election win of Germany's far-right AfD to immigration rules  Reuters

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bloombergHigh6h ago

Trump Hails Victory by Far-Right AfD in German State Election

US President Donald Trump hailed a strong result for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a state election, a vote that presented a challenge to the country’s ruling government and sent shockwaves through Europe.

By Skylar Woodhouse

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Fox NewsMixed11h ago

Trump's unusual role at midterm convention revealed as schedule goes public

Trump headlines both nights of the RNC's first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, with JD Vance delivering the Thursday keynote speech.

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CNNMostly Factual13h ago

Can Republicans dodge the impact of Trump’s Canada tariffs ahead of midterms? | CNN Politics - CNN

Can Republicans dodge the impact of Trump’s Canada tariffs ahead of midterms? | CNN Politics  CNN

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The IndependentMostly Factual9h ago

Only one Republican actually wants Trump’s midterm convention. And he’s the one who needs it the most

Most Republicans are staying away from Trump’s confab in Texas. But, Eric Garcia writes, one man desperately needs Trump

By Eric Garcia

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japan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Germany is in a very dark place — and time’s running out

The far-right party's electoral win will further normalize its anti-immigrant agenda and policy of drawing closer to Moscow.

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cyprus-mail5h ago

Our View: German economy must be revived to stop AfD

The election triumph of the German far-right party Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) in the former communist state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday sent shockwaves across Europe. The party took almost 44 per cent of the vote, its best showing in an election so far although just short of an absolute majority. The party will try to […]

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deadlineMostly Factual11h ago

FCC Chairman Says Agency May Put Out Guidance On Fake Polls After Trump Calls For Action; Democrat Calls It An “Excuse For Censorship”

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said that the agency may issue guidance on broadcasters’ reporting on political polls, after President Donald Trump called for action on data he has deemed as “fake.” In an interview on Fox News Sunday, Carr said that “there’s a lot of interest right now in big polls that are out there, […]

By Ted Johnson

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star-malaysiaMixed6h ago

Trump attributes state election win of Germany's far-right AfD to immigration rules - The Star

Trump attributes state election win of Germany's far-right AfD to immigration rules  The Star

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CNN8 Sept, 17:25First to report

Can Republicans dodge the impact of Trump’s Canada tariffs ahead of midterms? | CNN Politics - CNN

2h later
deadline8 Sept, 19:22

FCC Chairman Says Agency May Put Out Guidance On Fake Polls After Trump Calls For Action; Democrat Calls It An “Excuse For Censorship”

Fox News8 Sept, 19:45

Trump's unusual role at midterm convention revealed as schedule goes public

el-mundo8 Sept, 20:41

Trumpapalooza: Trump monta una convención en un estado que creía suyo en busca de votos y dinero

1h later
The Independent8 Sept, 21:54

Only one Republican actually wants Trump’s midterm convention. And he’s the one who needs it the most

1h later
helsingin-sanomat8 Sept, 23:00

Saksa | Vasemmistolainen pikkupuolue voi ratkaista AfD:n pääsyn vallankahvaan

Reuters8 Sept, 23:55

Trump attributes state election win of Germany's far-right AfD to immigration rules - Reuters

le-figaro9 Sept, 00:03

«Make Germany Great Again» : Trump salue la «très bonne soirée» de l’extrême droite après la victoire de l’AfD en Allemagne

yle-uutiset9 Sept, 00:06

Trump ylistää AfD-puolueen menestystä Saksi-Anhaltissa

star-malaysia9 Sept, 00:11

Trump attributes state election win of Germany's far-right AfD to immigration rules - The Star

berlingske9 Sept, 00:31

Trump ser AfD-sejr som voksende modvilje mod immigrationsregler

bloomberg9 Sept, 00:36

Trump Hails Victory by Far-Right AfD in German State Election

newsbeast9 Sept, 01:03

Ενθουσιασμένος ο Τραμπ με την εκλογική νίκη της ακροδεξιάς στη Γερμανία – «Αληθινά μεγάλη βραδιά»

cyprus-mail9 Sept, 01:20

Our View: German economy must be revived to stop AfD

aftonbladet9 Sept, 01:34

Trump hyllar tyska AFD:s framgång

iefimerida9 Sept, 01:47

Τραμπ για τη νίκη της AfD: «Μεγάλη βραδιά για την ακροδεξιά στη Γερμανία»

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rzeczpospolita9 Sept, 03:16

„Wow!”. Donald Trump komentuje zwycięstwo wyborcze AfD

la-vanguardia9 Sept, 04:00

El éxito en Sajonia-Anhalt da a la ultraderechista AfD la patente de “normalidad”

japan-times9 Sept, 04:08

Germany is in a very dark place — and time’s running out

delfi-lt9 Sept, 04:09

Trumpas sureagavo į AfD pergalę Vokietijoje

faz9 Sept, 04:11

USA unter Trump: Trump: AfD-Wahlerfolg in Sachsen-Anhalt ein „wirklich großer Abend“

hvg9 Sept, 04:24

„Hűha!” – Trump gratulált az AfD választási győzelméhez Szász-Anhaltban

aktualne-cz9 Sept, 04:37

Konečně to Němce přestalo bavit. Trump glosoval volební výhru AfD

dh-les-sports9 Sept, 04:48

”Une très bonne soirée” : Donald Trump salue la victoire de l’AfD en Allemagne

il-sole-24-ore9 Sept, 05:36

Convention repubblicana a Dallas, lo show di Trump per recuperare voti

danas9 Sept, 05:40

„Zato mnogi govore o mogućoj prekretnici u posleratnoj istoriji Nemačke“: Pobeda AfD-a ima svoju cenu

der-spiegel9 Sept, 05:41

Angela Merkel zu AfD-Sieg in Sachsen-Anhalt: »Mir blutet das Herz«

index-hr9 Sept, 05:57

Trump: Wow! Populistička stranka u Njemačkoj upravo je imala stvarno veliku noć

observador9 Sept, 06:16

Trump saúda partido AfD após vitória na Saxónia-Anhalt

tvn249 Sept, 06:16

Donald Trump zabrał głos po wygranej AfD. "Mają dość"

digi249 Sept, 06:21Latest update

Donald Trump, mesaj despre victoria AfD în alegerile din Saxonia-Anhalt: „Make Germany Great Again”