U.S. Files Indicate Strauss Shared Details with Americans

US documents indicate Strauss shared details with Americans - Americans received information from Strauss, as per US documents.

In the political landscape of the late 1970s and early 1980s, a significant figure in German politics was Franz Josef Strauß, the Chairman of the Christian Social Union (CSU) until his death in 1988. Strauß, often cited as a political role model by the current Minister-President, Markus Söder, played a pivotal role in German-American relations.

On March 27, 1980, Strauß had a telephone conversation with Zbigniew Brzezinski, the National Security Advisor under President Jimmy Carter. The content of this conversation, specifically a name-specific secret question, remains undocumented and unknown to the public.

The revelation was made by Monika Hohlmeier, speaking on behalf of her brother, Franz Georg Strauß. The mysterious conversation took place just months before the US Presidential election in November 1980, an event that would drastically change the political landscape, both in the United States and Germany.

In that fateful November, Jimmy Carter lost the election to Ronald Reagan, marking the end of Carter's presidency and the exit of Brzezinski from his position as National Security Advisor. Interestingly, Strauß also lost his bid for the Chancellorship that same month, a significant setback in his political career.

Despite the mystery surrounding the conversation, Strauß's commitment towards good relations with the USA was evident. This commitment, coupled with his influence within the CSU, has earned him the status of a father figure and icon within the party.

However, the portrayal of Strauß as an "informant" in connection with this conversation is vehemently rejected by his family. The exact nature and implications of the conversation remain a fascinating enigma, shrouded in secrecy and speculation.

With the passing of Brzezinski in 2017, the opportunity to shed light on this intriguing episode has unfortunately passed. Yet, the mystery continues to intrigue historians and political enthusiasts alike, serving as a testament to the complex and often secretive nature of high-level political conversations.