Trump criticizes German Chancellor Merz over Iran nuclear weapon remarks

6 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 28

Trump, responding on Truth Social, accused Merz of supporting Iran's nuclear ambitions and criticized Germany's economic performance.
The exchange follows Merz's statement that the U.S. is being "humiliated" by Iran and lacks a clear strategy to end the conflict.
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