Overview

• Jan Hofer, former anchor of ARD's 'Tagesschau' and RTL's 'RTL Direkt,' has embraced a quieter life in Mallorca after retiring in late 2024.
• He expressed relief at no longer being immersed in daily news production, stating that he now follows global events as a detached observer.
• Hofer is set to appear on RTL’s reality show 'Die Verräter – Vertraue Niemandem!' starting April 29, marking his entertainment debut.
• In recent remarks, Hofer criticized the inability of the U.S. to elect what he considers competent leaders, citing both Donald Trump and Joe Biden as examples.
• He called for leadership akin to Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton, lamenting the global economic influence of what he described as 'unfit' individuals in office.