Alexis Bug's 'Toni Trump' Returns to German Stages Amid US Election

The satirical play explores the enduring appeal of populism through its Trump-inspired character.

Alexis Bug's character, Toni Trump, mirrors the persistence of populism and demagoguery in politics.
The play, titled 'Kallstadter Saukerl,' imagines an alternate reality where Trump's family remained in Germany.
Despite Trump's 2020 election loss, the play's themes remain relevant as he seeks the presidency again.
Bug's performance reflects his complex understanding of and opposition to Trump-like figures.
The play has been touring Germany for seven years, earning Bug multiple cultural accolades.