In light of the rise of Trump, Dettke talked in particular about the negative impacts that Trump’s presidency would have on America’s Allies. Furthermore, he addressed the economic, political, societal as well as cultural challenges that America will face due to Trump’s incoherent worldview. Dettke also elaborated on the fragmentation within the Republican Party, in which NeoCons, the Tea Party and classic conservatives fight over the Party’s future course. Concluding, Dettke assessed that Trump would not win the federal elections in November due to his missteps and incoherent campaign.
Dr. Dieter Dettke is Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University and was head of the Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation’s office in Washington, D.C. between 1985 and 2005. Karsten D. Voigt, Senior Associate Fellow, DGAP chaired the discussion with approximately 25 participants. The event was supported by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation.
