Trump tells Merz to ‘fix his broken country’ in new attack on German chancellor
US President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urging him to focus on domestic issues and the Russia-Ukraine war rather than Iran, while suggesting a possible reduction in US troops in Germany. Merz responded with a conciliatory tone, emphasizing strong NATO and transatlantic ties during a visit to a German military base. German officials downplayed the threat of troop withdrawals, noting such discussions have occurred under multiple US administrations and that adjustments are being planned within NATO frameworks.
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German chancellor Friedrich Merz sought to strike a conciliatory tone during a visit to a German military base in Münster, stressing the importance of ties with Nato and the US. Photograph: Daniel Reinhardt/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz sought to strike a conciliatory tone during a visit to a German military base in Münster, stressing the importance of ties with Nato and the US. Photograph: Daniel Reinhardt/AFP/Getty ImagesGermanyTrump tells Merz to ‘fix his broken country’ in new attack on German chancellorUS president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a possible reduction in US troops in Germany Why does the US have military bases in Germany – and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers? Kate Connolly in Berlin and…
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