A report states that the German ambassador has warned that Trump's 'maximum disruption' agenda will 'undermine' democratic principles.
A confidential document reportedly contained comments made by Germany's ambassador to the US, Andreas Michaelis.
According to a report, Germany's ambassador to the U.S. has warned that President-elect Trump's administration will "undermine" democratic principles with a "maximum disruption" agenda.
According to Reuters, a confidential briefing document signed by Ambassador Andreas Michaelis stated that the incoming Trump agenda would result in a redefinition of the constitutional order, with the president concentrating maximum power at the expense of Congress and the federal states.
The document, dated Jan. 14, states that basic democratic principles and checks and balances will be largely undermined, the legislature, law enforcement, and media will be robbed of their independence and misused as a political arm, and Big Tech will be given co-governing power.
The Trump transition team did not respond to Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment.
According to Michaelis, the recent actions of Trump and Musk may result in a reinterpretation of the First Amendment.
The document states that one party is employing legal action, including the threat of criminal prosecution and license revocation, while the other is facing algorithm manipulation and account blocking, according to Reuters.
Trump appointed Musk to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency, despite Musk's support for him during the election.
Germany accused Musk of trying to influence the upcoming parliamentary elections in the country on behalf of the German Alternative for Germany party, based on recent social media posts and an op-ed that reiterated his support.
Michaelis asserted that Trump could impose his agenda on states through broad legal options and that military deployment within the country for police activities could be possible in the event of declared "insurrection" and "invasion."
Despite the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act, federal troops can engage in civilian law enforcement if Congress approves it.
Although Michaelis claims in the report that Trump did not win the democratic election, the German foreign ministry has acknowledged Trump's victory and stated that it will collaborate with the new U.S. administration in the best interests of Germany and Europe.
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