politics
May 3, 2026
In Europe, it was revealed how Trump humiliated Merz
The withdrawal of some American troops from Germany is linked to US President Donald Trump's resentment over harsh words from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, writes the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung. RIA Novosti, 03.05.2026
TL;DR
- US President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany.
- The decision is attributed to Trump's resentment over German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's critical comments about US policy in the Middle East and Iran.
- Merz's remarks suggested Western nations underestimated Iran and the US might get bogged down in a Middle East conflict.
- Trump accused Merz of incompetence and threatened to reduce the US military contingent in Germany.
- The withdrawal is seen by some as a long-term damage to Germany's interests and a sign of Merz being out of touch with the current US administration.
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