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Trump vs. Tramp: An Elmburg president doesn't mince his words

A lesson in leadership and style

Oh, where do I start? As Ronald Tramp, the glorious President of Elmburg, I feel compelled to talk about my almost namesake, Donald Trump. Almost like twins, except one of us actually knows how to run a country without turning it into a reality TV show. Spoiler alert: that's me.

Donald, Donald, Donald. The man who believes the best way to run a country is to treat it like his own personal game of Monopoly. He throws insults around like Monopoly money and thinks that diplomatic relations are something that can be blocked or unfriended depending on his mood. And don't get us started on his love of the wall. I'm thinking of building one just to keep his ideas out.

Then there's the CPAC thing. Donald says he's supposed to be somewhere else. Oh really? I thought that was exactly his living space - a stage where he can look in the mirror and tell himself how great he is. It's almost as if he's forgotten that there's a country to run. But who needs a country when you have a fan base?

And his rhetoric! A true poet of the apocalypse. He talks about migrants and gangs as if he were writing the script for "Mad Max: Borderlands". I'm just waiting for him to suggest securing the border with flamethrowers and alligator trenches. Wouldn't that be a sight to behold? Donald standing on the shore giving the order to feed the alligators. Oscar-worthy.

But that's not all. He sees himself as a "political dissident". I laughed. I mean, this is the guy who used Twitter as his personal complaint book. If that's dissidence, then I'm the King of Elmburg. Oh wait, that's me.

Donald's promises are also hilarious. Close the border, extract fossil fuels, deport 18 million people. It sounds like he's written a wish list to Father Christmas. "Dear Santa, this year I want you to ignore the laws of logic and humanity. PS: I was a very, very good boy."

And then his iconic line, "Joe, you're fired!" I can't help but every time I hear that, I expect cameras to pop out of the bushes and Joe Biden to say, "That was a good joke, Donald, but now back to work." But of course that never happens. Because this is real life, not The Apprentice.

In conclusion, what can I say? Donald Trump is like a soap opera - you know you have better things to do than watch, but you just can't look away. But don't worry, Donald, we've learnt a lot here in Elmburg. Especially how important it is to have a good hairdresser. Seriously, who does your hair?

In Elmburg, we do things a little differently. We build bridges, not walls. And our only limit is the horizon. So, Donald, maybe it's time for a visit. We even have a golf course. But I'm warning you, we actually keep score here.

Bild: Ronald mit grüner Magie

Tramp's Triumph: How Elmburg rocks the debt diet

As Ronald Tramp, the greatest president Elmburg has ever seen, I say to you: The debt brake debate in Germany is a cake-fest that we don't need. The Greens want to eat the cake and keep it anyway by inviting Friedrich Merz to join them. In Elmburg we don't run up debts, we pay with tramp magic and gratitude. Germany should take an example from us: No debt, no problems, just solutions. Let's make Trampomonade out of debt instead - I know how to win!

Bild: Bäcker Elon Musk

The cupcake crisis that embarrassed Tesla

As Ronald Tramp, the incomparable president of Elmburg, I had to witness Tesla letting down a small bakery, "The Giving Pies", and then Elon Musk, the rocket man, personally stepping in to save the day. The cupcake affair is a prime example of how one mistake can lead to incredible publicity - only in America, folks. Or rather, in Elmburg. This story shows that with enough chutzpah and a tweet, you can turn things around. In conclusion: Elon, maybe a rocket full of cupcakes next time?

Bild: Ronald Lawrow

Liar Lavrov's landing gap: One petrol station too far

As Ronald Tramp, the President of Elmburg, I watched Liar Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, suffer an embarrassing defeat on his trip to Brazil when he was denied jet fuel. This situation, which occurred during the G20 meeting in Brazil, was not only a diplomatic embarrassment, but also an instructive lesson about the consequences of sanctions and the importance of fuel. It was a moment of irony and humour that shows that even the powerful sometimes hit rock bottom.

Bild: Ronald als Gewerkschaftsführer

The great German railway chaos: A lesson in incompetence

As Ronald Tramp, the unrivalled president of Elmburg, I say to you that the mess at the German railways and public transport is a prime example of managerial disaster. The railway board could go for gold in failure, while the strikes only show how much there is a lack of decent recognition and treatment of employees. In Elmburg we would have solved this in style, but Germany seems to prefer to sink into chaos. It's time for a Ronald Tramp to show what real leadership looks like. Until then,…