Trump praises AfD's state election win in Germany and highlights far-right rise
President Trump publicly praised the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on social media following its strong performance and record-breaking 44% vote share in Saxony-Anhalt's regional elections, drawing fresh attention to the far-right group's rise.
- Donald Trump posted praise for the AfD on Truth Social following their electoral gains.
- The AfD won 44% in Saxony-Anhalt's elections.
- Alternative for Germany won 44 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt
- Donald Trump publicly praised the AfD state election result
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