Introduction: Germany’s foreign ministry mocked Donald Trump’s false statements about immigrants eating pets in response to his remarks during a debate.
Trump’s False Claim: Trump falsely claimed that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were stealing pets and wildlife for food, which Germany quickly refuted.
Germany’s Response: In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Germany’s foreign ministry dismissed Trump’s pet-eating remarks and defended its energy policies.
Renewable Energy Defense: Germany highlighted that over 50% of its energy comes from renewable sources, directly countering Trump’s criticism of the country’s energy transition.
Germany’s Energy Shift: The post emphasized that Germany is shutting down coal and nuclear plants, with coal being phased out by 2038.
Economy Ministry’s Statement: The economy ministry, run by the Greens party, retweeted the foreign ministry’s post, reinforcing that no new coal plants are being built.
Chancellor Scholz’s Remarks: While Chancellor Olaf Scholz hasn’t endorsed Kamala Harris, he praised her in July, calling her a “competent and experienced politician.”
Trump’s History with Germany: During his presidency, Trump often criticized Germany for its trade surplus with the U.S. and its defense spending below NATO’s 2% GDP target.
Germany’s Defense Spending: German officials have committed to meeting the 2% NATO defense spending target this year, a frequent point of contention with Trump.
Trump’s Campaign Promises: If re-elected, Trump vows to impose higher tariffs and condition U.S. support for NATO members based on their defense spending.
Conclusion: As Trump continues to criticize Germany’s policies, the country stands firm on its renewable energy achievements and defense commitments.
Sekar Rao 
Nisham Ismail