Trump’s Clash With Merz Shows It’s Hard to Stay Friends With the President

Throughout the war in Iran, Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, did all he could to keep President Trump happy. This week, Mr. Merz appeared to lose patience.

Trump launches fresh tirade against Merz after troop withdrawal threat

Trump's barrage of criticism comes in response to Merz's comments on Monday that the US was being "humiliated" by the Iranian leadership. View on euronews

Merz dared to challenge Trump. Now their relationship is in tatters

It all seemed to be going so well for the German chancellor when he sat down with Donald Trump in the Oval Office in March.
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Trump attacks Merz — Iran dispute reveals growing divide in the West

After critical remarks from Berlin, Washington responds with unusual force. The conflict shows how sharply strategic assessments on Iran now differ.