In a fresh attack on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, US President Donald Trump has accused him of being ineffective on the Ukraine conflict and interfering with efforts to eliminate the Iran nuclear threat.
Trump's Truth Social Post
Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated: "The Chancellor of Germany should spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine (Where he has been totally ineffective!), and fixing his broken Country, especially Immigration and Energy, and less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germany, a safer place!"
Timing of the Attack
The criticism came just as Merz concluded a public event, highlighting the awkward timing of the remarks. Trump's comments reflect ongoing tensions between the two leaders over foreign policy priorities.
Trump's post underscores his belief that Merz should concentrate on resolving the Ukraine war—where he claims Merz has been ineffective—and addressing Germany's domestic challenges, rather than engaging in international nuclear diplomacy.
