It is not just the US. Strange enough, around the same time (give or take a couple of days), the protests started in the US, people in germany started protesting as well. Turned weird rather quickly, all the common conspiracy theories are present. Over here, this stuff is pushed by "celebrities" online, mostly from the fringe. Left and right wing nuts seem to agree. There were also court challenges.

We also see various politicians to take up opposite positions regarding restrictions. Mainly between two state prime ministers, Söder in Bavaria and Laschet in NRW. The former pushed restrictions hard early on, the latter alsways took the approach. Both want to become chancellor during the next elecetions. Söder profited in popularity from his restrictions, he changed course, to a degree, as soon as public opinion started to "shift". At least the loud part of public opinion.

Similarities between the US and Germany, I see are

a) federalism, making central ction more difficult

b) upcoming election making Covid-19 as much a political question as it is a medical and economic one

c) multiple, opposing politians (Germany, even from the same party) or parties (US), aggravating point b)

As much as I hope that we can lift restrictions, I have the feeling that we might regret it. Hope I'm wrong.