Likely German Chancellor Rejects Trump, Accuses U.S. of Russian-Style Election Interference, Calls for ‘Independence’ From America

Breitbart ^ | 24 Feb 2025 | KURT ZINDULKA

[Mr. Mojo]

Following his party’s victory in federal elections on Sunday, Friedrich Merz, the likely next Chancellor of Germany, rejected overtures from President Donald Trump while calling for “independence” from the United States and accusing Washington of election interference.

On Sunday, German voters firmly rejected the former leftist governing coalition of Social Democrats and Greens in favour of the supposedly conservative Christian Democrats and the populist-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

In response to the election results, President Donald Trump commented on his Truth Social platform: “Looks like the conservative party in Germany has won the very big and highly anticipated election. Much like the USA, the people of Germany got tired of the no common sense agenda, especially on energy and immigration, that has prevailed for so many years.”

“This is a great day for Germany, and for the United States of America under the leadership of a gentleman named Donald J. Trump. Congratulations to all — many more victories to follow!!!” Trump added.

However, the successor to Angela Merkel and likely incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose party came first in Sunday’s vote but fell well short of a majority with just 28.5 per cent of the vote, was quick to reject a right-wing alliance with the AfD in favour of a left-wing coalition and to distance himself from Trump and America in general.

[Oorang]

The economy in the Frankfurt area will collapse.

As will the economy in Grafenwoehr https://www.7atc.army.mil/GTA/. Fine by me. Let the Germans (and French) fend for themselves.

[VanShuyten]

( I still think it’s funny that Fred Mertz is running Germany)

[Chad_the_Impaler]

As if we would screw with German elections.

I think he might be talking about when JD Vance criticized the German political establishment for maintaining a "firewall" against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, arguing that such policies undermine democracy by silencing the voices of millions of voters.

[servo1969]

Knock yourself out, guy. I bet Poland would like few US bases.
What say we junk a couple of Germany’s bases and drop stakes there?

[dfwgator]

And Poland will be a safe place for the Volksdeutsche when the Muslims chase them out of Germany.

[servo1969]

Grok
“As of recent data, the United States operates approximately 40 military bases in Germany. This number reflects active installations, though exact counts can vary slightly depending on how one defines a “base” versus smaller sites or facilities within larger garrisons. The U.S. military presence in Germany has been significant since World War II, with key bases like Ramstein Air Base and Grafenwöhr Training Area playing major roles in supporting NATO operations and U.S. strategic interests in Europe. Over the years, many bases have closed, especially since the end of the Cold War, but around 40 remain operational today.”

I’m sure we could move a couple, right?

[kaktuskid]

I did Na-zii thar coming!

[FLT-bird]

God forbid anybody in America express an opinion about German politics. Fortunately nobody in Germany has ever done that wrt American politics. Oh wait.....

As for independence.....you are more than welcome to do so. We’ve been urging you to grow up for decades now. Though I do wonder where you’re going to find the cash to finally start paying for your own defense for a change.