The former head of the White House demanded that Merkel invest more money in defense. In 2014, NATO states agreed to spend at least 2% of GDP in this area.
US ex-President Donald Trump says he had a difficult relationship with Germany during his last presidency. He said this on Sunday, November 3, in his speech, Spiegel reports.
“They don’t like me, but I have roots there,” he said.
The publication explained that the hometown of Trump’s ancestors on his father’s side is Kallstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Trump also complained that Germans loved his predecessor in the White House, Democrat Barack Obama.
“Do you know why?
Trump added that Merkel was not happy with him either.
“They didn’t like me because I said, you have to pay. You have to pay, I told Angela. Angela, you didn’t pay,” Trump explained.
Spiegel explained that Trump likely meant German defense spending as part of its NATO obligations.
At the same time, according to the Republican, Merkel told Trump that Germany would pay until 2035, to which he said: “They think we are stupid people.”
In Europe, a review of transatlantic relations is expected, regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election. But the main concerns are related to the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House.
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