Michaelis warns of Trump’s push for centralized power at the expense of democratic institutions like Congress and law enforcement, with Big Tech possibly gaining governing authority. Germany’s foreign ministry cautiously acknowledges U.S. voters’ choice to work with Trump, while internally expressing concerns about strained U.S.-German relations under an interim government led by Scholz and Baerbock. Previous disagreements over trade and defense spending now pose even greater challenges, according to Michaelis’ memo.
Full Article