AfD Surges as Trump Taps Into German Fears | Johannesburg News

AfD shocks Germany with historic election win, blaming immigration policies — a move Trump immediately seized on, calling German rules “horrible” and praising the far-right’s tough stance. AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund vows immediate deportations, rattling Chancellor Merz’s conservatives. Germany firmly shuts the door on foreign meddling, even postponing a planned call with Trump over 9/11 — yet both nations still cling to shared democratic values despite growing political friction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6975c59968f7e198