Trump praises conservative victory in Germany as far-right AfD rises to second place

Germany's conservative alliance won the national election, allowing Friedrich Merz to become chancellor. The far-right AfD party made significant gains, finishing second and becoming the largest opposition party. The AfD nearly doubled its support from 2021, but mainstream parties will not form a coalition with them. Merz now faces challenging coalition negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump praised the election results, criticizing former Chancellor Olaf Scholz's policies. Tesla CEO Elon Musk also endorsed the AfD, highlighting the political shift in Germany.