German media on September 26 prominently featured Donald Trump's actions, beginning in the early hours with reports of his announced 100-percent tariff on drug imports and the indictment of former FBI chief James Comey. These stories continued to dominate morning coverage across various outlets.
Later in the morning, the focus expanded to include the AfD's federal office being ordered to vacate by late 2026, and domestic economic concerns such as job cuts at Bosch and Lufthansa. By the afternoon, the sentencing of Hanna S. for an attack on neo-Nazis became a central topic, reflecting ongoing discussions about left-wing extremism.
The day concluded with renewed attention on Trump's rhetoric and the implications of his policies, alongside an Oktoberfest death and escalating international tensions involving Russia and NATO.