Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens
US President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for commenting on the Iran war, saying Merz should focus on European affairs. Germany has said it is prepared for a potential reduction in US troops on its soil.
US President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Berlin's criticism of the war on Iran. Trump suggested Merz should focus on German and European affairs rather than comment on the Middle East conflict. The rift between the US and Germany is widening, with Trump considering scaling back US troops in Germany. Berlin has said it is ready for this possibility, with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stating they are discussing it in NATO bodies. Merz had questioned Washington's strategy in the conflict, suggesting the Trump administration is being humiliated by Tehran's negotiating tactics.
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