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UPDATED May 7, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Apr 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Trump scolds Germany’s Merz over criticism of Iran war
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US President Trump criticized Germany’s Merz and defended the Iran war as necessary, saying the chancellor “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Trump scolded Germany’s Merz and defended the war on Iran
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM ET
WHERE: Germany/United States (not specified)
WHY: Trump said Germany’s chancellor “doesn’t know what he’s talking about” and defended the Iran war as necessary.
How this story developed (showing 17 of 17 earlier reports)
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Germany’s top diplomat says Merz and Trump have ‘solid’ relations
· May 7, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
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How Germany’s Merz torpedoed his plan to contain Trump
· May 5, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
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Germany condemns attacks on UAE, urges Iran talks
· May 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
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Germany may have misjudged Trump’s anger on Iran
· May 2, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
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Trump faces an irate, tough Germany—why
· May 2, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
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Merz deputy says Germany needs no tips from Trump
· May 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
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Germany’s Merz loses favor with Trump
· Apr 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
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Trump tells Germany's Merz to stop interfering over Iran
· Apr 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
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Trump threatens possible US troop cuts in Germany
· Apr 30, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
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Trump-Merz clash highlights difficulty staying friends
· Apr 29, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
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Germany’s Merz says relations with Trump are good despite Iran spat
· Apr 29, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
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Trump attacks Germany over ‘US humiliation’ jibe
· Apr 29, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
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Trump attacks Germany’s Merz over Iran war remarks
· Apr 29, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
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Trump slams German Chancellor Merz over Iran
· Apr 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
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Merz: U.S. being humiliated by Iran as patience wanes
· Apr 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
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Merz says Iran is humiliating the US
· Apr 28, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
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Merz says US is being humiliated by Iran
· Apr 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
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