Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election dominated German media throughout the day. Initial reports of Trump winning key swing states evolved into confirmations of his overall victory by evening. Harris conceded, congratulating Trump. Simultaneously, a domestic political crisis unfolded. FDP leader Christian Lindner proposed new elections to Chancellor Scholz, who rejected the idea and subsequently dismissed Lindner as Finance Minister. Scholz announced he would call for a vote of confidence on January 15th, with potential new elections in March. The Chancellor heavily criticized Lindner's behavior, describing it as a breach of trust. By late evening, all FDP ministers had withdrawn from the government, effectively ending the Ampel coalition. German media extensively covered both the US election results and the domestic political upheaval, analyzing potential implications for Germany's future and international relations.