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Trump faces an irate, tough Germany—why
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: The piece says Friedrich Merz is urging Trump to focus less on Vladimir Putin and more on protecting allies.
WHO: Friedrich Merz; Sam Kiley
WHAT: Friedrich Merz criticizes Trump’s foreign policy to influence the US president’s priorities
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 7:26 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Merz’s criticism is intended to get Trump to think less about Vladimir Putin and protect America’s allies.
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