Trump praises German conservatives after election victory

Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU/CSU party is projected to win the largest share of votes in Germany's recent election. This marks a significant political shift in the country. Donald Trump congratulated the German conservatives in a social media post, linking their success to a broader rightward trend in politics, similar to the U.S. He did not mention Merz or his party by name. Trump's comments come after a period of criticism from the White House towards European leaders. His remarks may signal a potential thaw in relations, though he did not address the far-right Alternative for Germany party.