He accused the AfD of representing Russia’s interests – at the expense of Germany’s interests. Henrichmann said: “If I were Vladimir Putin, I would be happy with a party in Germany that shares my narrative without hesitation, that wants to destroy the political center in Germany, that tries to paralyze Germany politically – how lucky Vladimir Putin is that there is an AfD in Germany.”
The fact that the AfD, as Frohnmaier emphasizes in “Maischberger”, only serves German interests can also be doubted in light of the statements of the party’s former press spokesman, Christian Lüth. In a confidential conversation in 2020, he provided information about the motives of right-wing populist groups. “The worse things get for Germany, the better for the AfD. Of course it sucks, including for our children. (…) But maybe that’s what will keep us going.” Lüth also spoke about the treatment of migrants and the use of “shooting” or “gassing” in their actions. The conversation was recorded secretly by journalists.
