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Resignation and Distance: A Dual Citizen's Perspective on the US Election
A dual US-German citizen reflects on Trump's re-election, expressing resignation and questioning her role as an American.
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Germany
PoliticsUs PoliticsGermany ElectionInternationalAnalysisCommentary
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Donald TrumpKamala HarrisJohn King
- What are the author's feelings toward Trump's presidency?
- The author's feelings are a mix of resignation, regret, and a sense of being an outsider looking in. She recognizes the flaws in Trump's presidency but feels incapable of effecting any significant change.
- What is the author's emotional response to the US election results?
- The author, a dual citizen of the US and Germany, expresses feelings of resignation and detachment following Trump's re-election. She acknowledges her limited understanding of the American people's lived experiences.
- How does the author's personal experience contribute to her analysis?
- The author uses her personal experience to explore the complexities of American politics as viewed from abroad. She grapples with her role as a citizen and the responsibility that entails.
- What role does the author's dual citizenship play in shaping her perspective?
- The author's dual citizenship allows her a degree of distance, enabling her to process the election outcome without immediate personal impact. However, this distance also fosters a sense of guilt and inaction.
- How does the author contrast the German and American reactions to the election?
- The author criticizes the overly emotional German response to the election results, suggesting a more constructive approach is needed. She feels that the German perspective lacks sufficient understanding of American realities.