Germany's Vice Chancellor criticized Trump for his advice to Germany
German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has reacted sharply to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.
This was reported by Die Zeit.
Klingbeil came to the defense of Chancellor Friedrich Merz following Trump’s remarks, in which he advised the German government to focus more on the war in Ukraine and domestic issues rather than interfering in U.S. actions against Iran.
In response, the vice chancellor stated that Germany does not need advice from the American leader.
He also criticized U.S. policy toward Iran, noting that Trump himself bears responsibility for ending the conflict.
According to Klingbeil, the U.S. president underestimated the situation, believing the war would last only a few days, but now must ensure its swift conclusion and minimize the consequences for other countries.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington may reduce its military presence not only in Germany but also in other European countries, including Italy and Spain.
Donald Trump publicly criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, stating that he should focus on the war in Ukraine and his own country’s domestic issues, rather than on the issue of Iran. The U.S. president made this statement on his social media, sharply assessing the German leader’s effectiveness.
