During a news conference in the Oval Office, President Trump attempted to refute claims of being overly friendly with Russia, asserting, 'I'm not friends with anybody.' His demeanor shifted as he engaged warmly with Friedrich Merz, the new Chancellor of Germany. The two appeared comfortable together, with Trump appreciating gestures like Merz presenting a copy of Trump's grandfather's German birth certificate. This visit seems to signal a more favorable U.S.-Germany relationship as Trump traditionally has been critical of German leadership.
Mr. Trump emphasized he was not overly friendly with Russia by stating, 'I'm not friends with anybody,' yet displayed a warm rapport with Germany's Chancellor, Friedrich Merz.
Mr. Merz's visit highlighted a potential shift in Trump’s interactions with foreign leaders, indicating that his relationship with Germany is warming, in contrast to past animosities.
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