US Fighter Jet Crashes at Air Base in Germany
Are American bases welcome in Germany or have they overstayed their welcome?
Above: The aftermath of a fighter jet crash at the U.S. Air Force Base in Spangdahlem, Germany on Sept. 22. Image credit: Harald Tittel/picture alliance/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
In addition to emergency response personnel, German fire departments and emergency medical services provided support and offered continued assistance as needed. The 52nd Fighter Wing appreciates the swift response and continued support of its German partners.
Establishment-critical narrative
The bigger question is why, decades after the war, does Germany still host American troops and bases? Would the U.S. ever accept German forces on its soil? These U.S. bases have never served Germany's interests and have only been used as a means of intimidating Russia. They should be immediately shut down.