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Will Germany issue another public warning about U.S. governance under Trump in 2025?
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Germany's Ambassador Warns of 'Co-Governing Power' for Big Tech Under Trump, Threatening U.S. Law Enforcement Independence
Jan 19, 2025, 04:38 AM
Germany's ambassador to the United States has issued a warning regarding the incoming Trump administration, suggesting it will undermine the independence of U.S. law enforcement and media. According to a confidential document reviewed by Reuters, the ambassador expressed concern that the administration would grant significant influence to large technology companies, allowing them 'co-governing power.' The ambassador's remarks indicate fears of a concentration of power in the presidency at the expense of Congress and state governments, potentially leading to fundamental changes in the political order in the U.S.
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