US Elections - Spahn (CDU) and Strack-Zimmermann (FDP): Germany and Europe “ill-prepared” for another Trump presidency

Germany and Europe are “ill-prepared” for another Trump presidency, according to Jens Spahn (CDU) and Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (FDP).

The two German politicians have warned that a second term for Trump would be “catastrophic” for transatlantic relations. They said that Trump’s “America First” agenda has damaged trust between the US and its allies, and that his withdrawal from international agreements has made the world a more dangerous place.

Spahn, who is Germany’s health minister, said that Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has been “a disaster.” He accused Trump of “downplaying” the severity of the virus and of failing to take the necessary steps to protect the American people.

Strack-Zimmermann, who is a member of the Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee, said that Trump’s presidency has been “a disaster for the world.” She said that Trump has “undermined” the global order and that his actions have made it more difficult to address global challenges such as climate change and terrorism.

The two politicians called on Germany and Europe to prepare for the possibility of a second Trump presidency. They said that Europe must become more self-reliant and that it must develop a more robust foreign policy.

Spahn said that Germany and Europe must “stand up to” Trump and defend their interests. He said that Europe must be prepared to “take action” if Trump continues to damage transatlantic relations.

Strack-Zimmermann said that Europe must “wake up” to the challenges posed by Trump. She said that Europe must “stand up for its values” and that it must “defend the liberal world order.”

The two politicians’ warning comes as Trump continues to make unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud and refuses to accept the results of the election. Trump’s actions have raised concerns about the future of American democracy.

Spahn and Strack-Zimmermann said that they are “very concerned” about the future of US democracy. They said that Trump’s actions are “a threat to democracy” and that they could lead to violence.

The two politicians called on Trump to respect the results of the election and to step down peacefully. They said that Trump’s actions are “a threat to democracy” and that they could lead to violence.