Albert Rösti, a member of the Swiss Federal Council, recently triggered backlash during a public event in Basel by expressing a personal preference for Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. elections. This statement broke an unwritten rule against Swiss politicians commenting on foreign elections. Following criticism, Rösti clarified that he was speaking solely as an individual. Political analyst Mark Balsiger noted that Rösti missed an opportunity to manage the fallout effectively through social media communication. While some see no scandal in Rösti’s remarks, others believe Trump supporters may be pleased with his comments.