RONZHEIMER. Politics and War Trump's possible Secretary of State and a gloomy message to Germany.
Jul 19, 2024
Richard Grenell, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany and Trump adviser, discusses a possible Secretary of State role and what that could mean for transatlantic relations. He warns Germany of a return to America First priorities. He critiques German leadership, outlines NATO and Ukraine stances, and talks negotiation tactics and burden-sharing in Europe.
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America First As Rules-Based Global Strength
- Richard Grenell argues 'America First' means prioritising U.S. fiscal health to uphold rules, democracy, and capitalism internationally.
- He cites a $35 trillion U.S. debt and contrasts U.S. infrastructure desires with Germany's budget surplus to justify prioritisation.
Grenell Links German Policy To European Wars
- Grenell blames German government choices on Nord Stream 2, NATO 2% and Iran sanctions for weakening deterrence and contributing to later wars.
- He demands an apology, arguing different German policy under Trump would have avoided two major wars.
German Leaders Should Talk Straight To Trump
- Grenell tells German leaders to listen to their people and present clear ideas to Donald Trump rather than placating elites.
- He recommends direct talks and pragmatic deal-making, not ceremonial gestures like golf.
