Donald Trump said Germany’s far-right election win was driven by immigration, reiterating his long-running claim that European countries have lost control of their borders. The remarks tie the German result to his broader criticism of border management.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump attributed Germany’s far-right state election win to immigration and border control failures.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 9:27 AM ET
WHERE:Germany
WHY:Trump said the outcome reflected immigration-driven border control problems.
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