THE German defence minister has said he has been left "heavily shocked" after Donald Trump stormed to victory in the US election. Speaking to public TV network ARD, Ursula von der Leyen continued: "Of course, we Europeans know as Nato partners that Donald Trump will ask himself what we are contributing to the alliance. "But we will also be asking, what is your position on the alliance. Many questions are open. A responsible and open America is in our interests.