German far right’s eastern stronghold has clear view on spy allegation: ‘It’s a witch hunt’

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German far right’s eastern stronghold has clear view on spy allegation: ‘It’s a witch hunt’
politico.eu

Alternative for Germany’s core supporters are sticking with the party despite allegations of dodgy links to Russia and China.

Will the sensational allegations of espionage and dubious links to Russia and China implicating politicians of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) be the decisive blow that ends the party’s long ascent in German politics?

For many of the party’s faithful, at least, the answer is clear: The allegations, particularly those surrounding Maximilian Krah, the AfD’s lead candidate for the European election, hardly matter. 

If anything, they may only deepen their loyalty.

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Just to explain it maybe a little: the German far right party has a rethorical mixture of 3. Reich speeches (damn autocorrect) and modern US republicans. And the people supporting them have the same mindset and fact denial maga fans have.

Could you repeat that in English?

They're only one step above wearing leather world war two uniforms and and having a cap reading MAGGA: MAke Germany Great Again.

It's supposed to be "Third Reich speeches". It took me a minute too.

Yes, the 3. is supposed to be Third, and using the thumb, index, and middle fingers.