Trump is heading against Germany: You think we are stupid!

Trump is heading against Germany: You think we are stupid!

Lititz, Pennsylvania, USA - Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, rode a sharp attack against Germany and the press at one of his last campaign events in Lititz, Pennsylvania. With his usual provocative statements, Trump not only put his democratic rival Kamala Harris at the center of his attacks, but also turned against his supposed roots in Germany. "They didn't love me and I have roots there," said the Republican, who referred to his ancestors from Kallstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate.

"The Germans loved my predecessor Barack Obama because they ate our lunch," Trump mocked and criticized Germany's economic prosperity, which in his opinion is at the USA. He also shot against the former Chancellor Angela Merkel by claiming that she promised him that Germany would meet his obligations by 2035. "They think we are stupid people," added Trump with a imitated German accent.

Trump attacks journalists

The attacks on Germany were only part of his speech. Trump also turned against the journalists present and described them as "fake news". Under the cheers of his followers, he said: "What we have over there are fake news." He emphasized that he was not worried about the press and that someone should "shoot through the fake news" to meet him. These statements followed an incident in July, in which Trump wanted to appear better protected after an assassination attempt.

The mood in the US election campaign is becoming increasingly heated, and concerns about possible violent attacks are growing. The presidential election is just around the corner, and current surveys show a head-to-head race between Trump and Harris. Trump warned of a "bunch of fraudsters" who wanted to contest his election victory. The election on Tuesday could be crucial for the political future of the United States.