Trump's triumph: What does it mean for Germany? | To The Point

It was an election watched around the world, and an outcome most of Europe has been dreading for years: Former US president Donald Trump is headed back to the White House – with little standing in his way this time.
He’s promising his next Administration will deliver a radical agenda that puts America First. So what does a new Trump presidency hold in store for Germany? It’s facing its own fresh elections after the governing coalition collapsed on the same day as the US race was called.

This week on To the Point we’re looking at Trump's triumph: What does it mean for Germany?


Our guests:
Josef Braml, Expert on US issues
Brandon Bohrn, Bertelsmann-Foundation
Rachel Tausendfreund, from the German think tank, DGAP

Chapter breakdown:
00:00 Opener
01:30 A different scenario than 2016
01:50 The Trumpists are ready to go
02:15 Why did the government coalition in Berlin collapse?
03:25 It’s a difficult time for serious politics
04:10 Video: Trump
04:50 What does Trump offer?
05:40 Is “America First” a good deal for the USA?
06:20 China is out there
07:30 China connected to the Middle East
08:00 Video: What does Trump’s victory mean for Europe?
09:40 What do Germans think of Trump?
10:20 Trump’s team doesn`t like the Germans
11:50 There is disunity in Europe
12:35 Is the Pax Americana over?
14:20 Harris doesn´t have the same close relationship to Europe as Biden
15:50 Is the victory a real threat for Europe?
17:20 What about climate change?
18:20 Will right-wing parties in Europe benefit from Trump’s election?
19:06 The role of right wing parties in Europe
20:10 The US under Trump: A “Hungary on steroids”?
23:50 Will China test Trump?
24:50 How will US democracy work in the next four years?

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[MrHobbesandlocke]

He told you not to be dependent on Russia's natural gas. You laughed at him.

[rolandconnor]

It is simple: Most Americans desire no wars, energy independence, secure border, less corrupt intelligence agencies, no poison in our foods and low taxes. What is wrong with all of that?

[uweheinrich]

What about German tariffs on America cars...why does Germany expect not to be treated like the way it treats the USA? In the land of blind, the one eyed person is king!

[madi]

As a dual German/American citizen, it’s very fair for Trump to tell other nations to meet a 2% defense. A country partnership is a 50/50 contribution not the US doing 80/20 as it has been for too long.

[isaach]

"A radical agenda that puts America first".... how radical that an American president Elected by Americans to Represent Americans put Americans first.

[Noname-lxne]

EU have tariff on US products and say US shouldn’t do tariff 🤡

[mongtkb]

if you don't even want to spend 2% of your GDP to protect your own country, why should America help you
everyone has to play their own part

[thesixth]

Why doesn't anyone ask why its the US job to take care of Germany or France or NATO? These cry babies are too

[Argenokii]

I love how focusing on your nation first is considered RADICAL

[jacksonuche]

I think the question is what do Germans do for America

[inupisjg]

The US is tired of subsidizing European socialism.

[Andreas-ojnj]

If tariffs are so bad for the consumers why will the eu enforce them in retaliation against America?😂

[Salt_of_the_Red_Earth]

Great discussion. I listen from the USA and love being able to hear German perspective.

[kenderon]

Why is it considered radical to be concerned about your own country? Trump worked for world peace so we all could relax and work more concerning issues

[rodrigoandreszenteno]

The arrogance of this conversation was bigger than Trump's ego

[mountainvang]

Germany's problems are not usa problems

[thomashunter]

Sorry Germany, no more free US tax payer money for your defense.

[simguns]

This American doesn't care what Germans think of Trump.

[PurposePods]

But why SHOULD America pay for countries that can’t be bothered to pay their fair share for collective security? It’s COLLECTIVE security. Should some members of a collective security pact get away with free loading? Europeans need to consider their actions. The sense of entitlement there is horrible.

[lasseplolsen]

These guys are on auto-pilot as a society and are just waking up to a new reality. And now they must play nice with the person they have spent years ridiculing and bad-mouthing. You made your bed, now lie in it.