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- President Donald Trump’s new ambassador to Germany has caused an international incident after telling Breitbart that he wants to “empower” conservatives in Europe.
- Germany’s foreign ministry is now demanding Grenell clarify his comments in a meeting set for later this week, and German politicians have accused him of violating diplomatic protocol.
- In a tweet on Sunday, Grenell defended his comments, stating it was “ridiculous” to say he’d endorse specific candidates or parties.
President Donald Trump’s new ambassador to Germany has caused an international incident after telling Breitbart that he wants to “empower” conservatives in Europe.
“I absolutely want to empower other conservatives throughout Europe, other leaders,” Ric Grenell told Breitbart over the weekend. “I think there is a groundswell of conservative policies that are taking hold because of the failed policies of the left.”See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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