Trump Criticizes Germany's Merz Over Iran and Domestic Issues
Fix broken country first: Trump attacks Germany's Merz again, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
The Economic Times
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U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urging him to focus on resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict and addressing domestic issues in Germany, such as immigration and energy, rather than interfering in U.S. efforts to counter Iran's nuclear threat.
- 01Trump called out Merz for ineffectiveness in the Russia-Ukraine war.
- 02He emphasized the need for Germany to address its own domestic challenges.
- 03Trump accused Merz of interfering in U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran.
- 04The comments were made on Trump's Truth Social platform.
- 05The criticism reflects ongoing tensions between U.S. and German leadership.
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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, suggesting he should prioritize resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and address pressing domestic issues in Germany, particularly in the areas of immigration and energy. Trump's remarks, shared on his Truth Social platform, accused Merz of being ineffective in his leadership and interfering with U.S. efforts to manage the Iran nuclear threat. He argued that focusing on these issues would contribute to global safety, including for Germany. This exchange highlights the strained relationship between U.S. and German leadership amid international crises.
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