German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has sent a condolence telegram to President Donald Trump following the plane crash in the US. The message reads: “The news of the collision of a plane with a helicopter over the Potomac River has deeply shaken me” and: “I am thinking of the families of the people who lost their lives in this tragedy.”
Notably, the Chancellor does not offer the usual help and support in such cases, instead closing with the words: “I would like to express my greatest admiration to the rescue and recovery teams, who are working under difficult weather conditions.”
This unusual tone has sparked curiosity, as the Chancellor’s message appears to shift the focus from the victims and their families to the rescue efforts. The omission of a traditional offer of support has led many to wonder whether this was a deliberate choice or simply an oversight.