Chancellor Merz still sees the relationship with US President Trump as good.Image: keystone
April 29, 2026, 1:04 p.mApril 29, 2026, 1:04 p.m
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sees no impairment in his relationship with the US President after a written attack from Donald Trump.
“The personal relationship between the American President and me remains good – at least from my point of view,” said Merz in Berlin. “We are still in good discussions with each other.”
Trump attacked Merz in a post on his Truth Social platform because of his criticism of the US attack on Iran. “He has no idea what he’s talking about!” wrote Trump, referring to the conservative German head of government. It is no wonder “that Germany is doing so badly, both economically and in other respects!”
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Merz, who was not asked directly about Trump’s comments, explained his position again. He had “doubts from the beginning about what was started there with the Iran war.” He expressed this.
“We are suffering significantly in Germany and Europe from the consequences of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz,” said Merz. This has a direct impact on energy supply and economic performance. “And to that extent I am pushing for this conflict to be resolved.” (hkl/sda/dpa)