Internal documents leaked from the German political party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) have provided insight into the party's strategy for engaging with Donald Trump and the broader MAGA movement. According to the reporting, these efforts date back more than ten years, reflecting a consistent desire by the AfD to position itself as a European ideological partner to the American right.

The leaked materials highlight specific instances of the party's outreach, including internal deliberations among senior officials regarding the tone and content of official communications. One notable example cited in the documents involves the drafting of a congratulatory telegram sent to Donald Trump following his 2016 election victory. The records suggest that party leadership spent significant time debating the phrasing of the message to ensure it was appropriately received, ultimately including a sentiment wishing for the fulfillment of Trump’s personal hopes.

The AfD, which has gained prominence in Germany primarily through its anti-immigration platform, appears to have viewed the rise of the MAGA movement as a blueprint or a natural ally for its own political objectives. While the documents detail the party's intent to court these American figures, they also reveal the internal focus placed on managing their public image in relation to international political trends. The leak provides a rare look into the behind-the-scenes efforts of a European party attempting to bridge the gap between German nationalism and American populist conservatism.