German government says Audi CEO's appearance at Trump's rally is 'business decision'

Volkswagen AG

26/10/2026 11:26

       BERLIN, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The German government on
Monday said Audi CEO Gernot Doellner's appearance alongside U.S.
President Donald Trump at a campaign rally was a business
decision.
    "It is a business decision regarding where the company
invests and, in this case, where a company's CEO appears. I have
no further comment," deputy government spokesperson Sebastian
Hille said.

    (Writing by Friederike Heine
Editing by Linda Pasquini)
 ((friederike.heine@thomsonreuters.com;))