‘Congratulations’ vs ‘shock’: Politicians react to US election results

‘Politicians all over the world are reacting as Donald Trump has become president-elect of the United States. Some are congratulating him, while others are in shock.
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has said that it is a “huge shock” while speaking on German ARD TV. She urged Trump to prevent isolationism, saying, “It’s in Europe’s interest that the US remains open to the world.”
A senior member of Angela Merkel’s conservative party said that no one has any idea what Trump would do as the US leader.’
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