Biden Reveals What Angela Merkel Really Thought of Donald Trump
Summary
Joe Biden’s forthcoming memoir says Angela Merkel described Donald Trump as emotional and questioned his interest in Russian President Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders. Biden writes that Merkel also expressed frustration with Trump’s conduct and disagreements over NATO, trade, climate policy and Russia’s energy role.Key Facts
- Biden says Merkel discussed her difficult relationship with Trump in private conversations after he took office in January 2021.
- Biden writes that Merkel called Trump emotional and said he seemed guided by mood swings rather than facts.
- According to Biden, Merkel questioned Trump’s fascination with Putin and other leaders with authoritarian traits.
- Trump did not shake Merkel’s hand during her March 2017 visit to the Oval Office.
- Trump criticized Germany for not meeting NATO’s target of spending 2 percent of gross domestic product on defense.
- Trump threatened tariffs on German car exports and criticized Germany’s support for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
- Merkel opposed the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and the Iran nuclear deal.
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