MAGA Gala Sparks Controversy with German Far-Right Alliance Proposal

A senior German far-right lawmaker called for a U.S.-German nationalist party alliance at a MAGA gala. This event highlights tensions between traditional European leaders worried about American support for Europe's far-right and the growing far-right influence on international politics.

At a recent MAGA gala, a senior German far-right lawmaker advocated for an alliance between U.S. and German nationalist parties. The gala, organized by the New York Young Republican Club, was attended by notable figures, including Markus Frohnmaier from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

The event has exacerbated concerns among European leaders about the Trump administration's support for far-right parties, fearing it may lend them legitimacy and political power. The AfD has gained significant popularity in Germany, leading opinion polls ahead of upcoming elections.

This growing international alignment between far-right groups poses challenges for political dynamics in Europe. The AfD's status as a right-wing extremist group within Germany continues to hinder collaboration with other political parties, while U.S. endorsements raise international scrutiny.

(With inputs from agencies.)