# Audi chief under fire in Germany over Trump rally appearance

https://mins.news/en/item/116006

- The Guardian, 2026-10-26 14:42 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/26/audi-boss-under-fire-in-germany-for-trump-rally-appearance

> Audi CEO Gernot Döllner drew criticism in Germany after appearing with Donald Trump at a rally days before the US midterm elections to announce a $4bn investment in Georgia, a factory and 4,500 jobs. Volkswagen employee and union representatives, along with German politicians, condemned the appearance, while VW is considering job cuts and plant closures in Germany.

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