German media prominently covered US President Trump's actions throughout August 2nd. The day began with continued reports on his decision to deploy nuclear submarines towards Russia, a direct follow-up to the previous day's primary news. Mid-morning saw new developments, including his imposition of tariffs on Swiss products and the dismissal of a statistics chief over alleged data manipulation. By early afternoon, editorial focus shifted to Trump's explicit nuclear threats and projected devastating effects from his USAID dismantling, further escalating US-Russia tensions. The evening highlighted allegations of his efforts to rewrite US history by removing impeachment evidence from a museum. Concurrently, discussions continued regarding Germany's asylum policy after a recent EU ruling and the ethical dimensions of the Israel-Gaza conflict, alongside domestic debates on pension age and the eight-hour workday.