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Trump endorses far-right AfD party, drawing criticism from German Chancellor

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Donald Trump has publicly endorsed the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), praising their recent electoral success and attributing it to dissatisfaction with immigration policies. This endorsement is controversial due to the AfD's classification as extremist by German intelligence and historical parallels to the Nazi era's promises of national greatness. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed strong opposition to the AfD, likening their policies to ethnic cleansing and postponing a planned call with Trump in response to his comments. AI

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Trump endorses far-right AfD party, drawing criticism from German Chancellor

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