Event Brief
Trump scolds Germany’s Merz over criticism of Iran war
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: 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.
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