Christian Lindner, Germany’s former finance minister and leader of the Free Democratic Party, was unexpectedly interrupted during a campaign speech in Greifswald on Thursday, January 9, when a woman threw a plate of what he later described as soap foam in his face. The incident occurred as Lindner was addressing an audience, discussing his party’s vision and goals. As the foam splattered across his face, Lindner calmly wiped it off, maintaining his composure during the disruption.
In a lighthearted response to the bizarre event, Lindner quipped, “Unfortunately, it wasn’t cream, it was just soap… you could have done that better, then I would have got something out of it.” He then playfully tossed some of the foam onto the woman’s hair, which further sparked laughter from the crowd.
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The incident, while surprising, highlighted the unusual disruptions that occasionally occur during political campaigns and speeches.
