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AfD Leaders Distance Themselves from Trump Before Eastern German Elections
First article: 26 mar. 2026, 05:00
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Last update: 26 mar. 2026, 05:00
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With important elections looming in eastern Germany, leaders within the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party are strategically distancing themselves from former US President Donald Trump. Trump's unpopularity in Germany is seen as a potential liability for the AfD, which is vying for stronger support in the upcoming regional votes.Articles about this topic
AfD leaders want to keep distance from unpopular Trump before key eastern elections
While the AfD rank-and-file deepens ties with MAGA, party leaders are quietly pressing members to dial back overt displays of affinity for Trump.
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