Event Brief
Merz’s strategy for dealing with Trump’s anger
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: Chancellor Merz is using a tactic of telling Trump he’s right after a blowup with Washington.
WHO: Chancellor Merz
WHAT: Merz adopts a strategy of affirming Trump’s views to manage his anger.
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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