"US Senator's Mind-Blowing Selfie with German Chancellor Lookalike! 😱🤳

Saturday, 10 February 2024

US Senator Chris Coons shares selfie with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

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Striking resemblance noted between Coons and Scholz in facial features, height, and hairstyles.

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Coons and Scholz previously met at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

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The selfie was taken at the German ambassador's residence in Washington during a dinner.

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Both politicians make light of their similarities, joking about being each other's doppelgänger.

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Scholz emphasizes the need for further US and European aid for Ukraine amid the Russian threat.

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The visit includes a meeting between Scholz and President Joe Biden.

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Wartime aid for Ukraine faces challenges in the Senate, with Republicans blocking a bipartisan border package.

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Despite domestic budget concerns, Germany plans over £7bn for weapons deliveries to Ukraine.

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