After Trump criticism, Germany's Merz says relations are good with US President

​Friedrich Merz's relationship ​with the ‌U.S. President ​is still good, the German chancellor ‌said on Wednesday after Donald Trump hit back at his criticism of ‌the war in Iran. "From my ‌perspective, my personal relationship with the U.S. President remains good.

After Trump criticism, Germany's Merz says relations are good with US President
  • Country:
  • Germany

​Friedrich Merz's relationship ​with the ‌U.S. President ​is still good, the German chancellor ‌said on Wednesday after Donald Trump hit back at his criticism of ‌the war in Iran.

"From my ‌perspective, my personal relationship with the U.S. President remains good. I simply ⁠had ​doubts ⁠from the start about what was begun ⁠with the war in Iran. ​That is why I have ⁠made that clear," said Merz.

On Tuesday, Trump ⁠criticised ​Merz over the war in Iran, saying in a ⁠social media post that the German ⁠chancellor ⁠didn't know what he was talking about.

Give Feedback

Use this form for editorial or site feedback. We usually reply within 2 to 3 working days.

By submitting, you agree that we may use your email address to respond.