# Trump Hails Far-Right AfD Victory in German State Election

https://mins.news/en/item/50922

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-09 07:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-09/trump-hails-victory-by-far-right-afd-in-german-state-election?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa10aff51db2900015ec65f

> US President Donald Trump praised the far-right Alternative for Germany’s strong showing in a state election. The vote challenged Germany’s governing government and sent shockwaves through Europe.

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