Trump is attempting to undermine the civilian leadership in Germany, currently led by Chancellor Angela Merkel. He is promoting far-right anti-immigrant politicians who are attempting to take over the country.

A far-right, nationalistic demagogue coming to power in Germany? What could go wrong there?
Trump "tweet":
The people of Germany are turning against their leadership as migration is rocking the already tenuous Berlin coalition. Crime in Germany is way up. Big mistake made all over Europe in allowing millions of people in who have so strongly and violently changed their culture!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2018

Crime statistics for 2017 showed the lowest level of crime in Germany in 25 years, according to figures released in May by the federal criminal office.
Source: "Fact Check: Trump’s False and Misleading Claims About Crime and Immigration in Germany" By CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE and MICHAEL WOLGELENTER - NY Times - JUNE 18, 2018



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