Alliance of Populists: Trump's dangerous love for the AfD
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump has repeatedly supported right-wing parties in Germany, including the AfD in the election in Saxony-Anhalt.
- However, this support from Washington is seen as a double-edged sword for the party.
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Why It Matters
Trump has repeatedly supported right-wing parties in Europe, seen as part of his populist foreign policy.
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Alliance of Populists Trump's dangerous love for the AfD
The US President keeps keeping his fingers crossed for the right-wing in Germany - including in the election in Saxony-Anhalt. The support from Washington is a double-edged sword for the party.
By René Pfister
September 8, 2026, 9:18 p.m
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The AfD will gain support in the election in Saxony-Anhalt due to Trump's support.
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Open Questions
- How exactly does Trump's support for the AfD manifest itself?
- What specific impact does this support have on the election in Saxony-Anhalt?
- How is the German government reacting to Trump's interference?
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This article was originally published by Spiegel Ausland.
