German Chancellor Merz Downplays Trump Rift Amid US Troop Drawdown
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told media that personal disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump should not affect NATO cooperation, rejecting claims that his criticism of U.S. war plans in Iran triggered the announced U.S. troop drawdown from Germany. Merz stressed the drawdown is a planned decision unrelated to any bilateral row. The remarks aim to reassure allies about the stability of the transatlantic partnership.
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