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Pro-Trump Serbia Leader Blames 'American Deep State' After Election Defeat

Pro-Trump Serbia Leader Blames 'American Deep State' After Election Defeat

Summary

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat after a closely contested parliamentary election, saying a student-led opposition movement had won. He blamed alleged foreign interference, including what he called the “American deep state,” but provided no evidence for the claim.

Key Facts

  • Vucic said the Students’ List had won the election.
  • The election pitted Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party against a student-led opposition movement.
  • The student movement had accused the government of corruption.
  • Vucic projected that the Students’ List would win 135 to 140 of the 250 parliamentary seats.
  • He projected that his coalition would win about 105 seats.
  • Vucic blamed Serbia’s independent media and alleged interference by unnamed European countries.
  • He also alleged support from the “American deep state” opposing President Donald Trump, without providing evidence.
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