Hangin' with Merz: Trump Heads to Germany, Wine Country Awaits
Trump agrees to visit Germany, accepting the invitation extended to him. - Trump agrees to visit Germany, per Merz's invitation
Y'all better buckle up! US Prez-o, Donald Trump, has accepted an invite to hit up Germany, according to the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz (CDU). "The teams are prowlin' for a date," Merz said post-chat with Trump at the White House, as reported by ARD's "Brennpunkt."
Merz spilled the beans about their lunch convo with Trump: "We talked 'bout all sorts of stuff, and he was eatin' up Germany, his old stomping grounds. That really lit a fire under him." The Chancellor added: "I invited him to check out Germany, take a gander. He accepted the invite." Ain't no doubt 'bout it; the atmosphere was smokin'.
A special souvenir from Merz
Merz handed over a historical birth certificate of Trump's pops, Friedrich, as a thoughtful gift. Born in '69 in Kallstadt, Palatinate, he later headed stateside and changed his moniker to Frederick. The Chancellor showcased the document in a gilded frame right at the start of their powwow in the Oval Office.
- Friedrich Merz
- Donald Trump
- Germany
- US Prez-o
- Washington
- CDU
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Now, here's a scoop! Merz personally confirmed he extended an invitation for Trump to drop by his ancestral village, Kallstadt, nestled in the western German region of Rheinland-Pfalz. The town's got a rich winemakin' history[2][3]. As of now, Trump's yet to drop a line about takin' Merz up on his offer.
What went down during their meeting at the White House? A few highlights:
- defense spending and NATO commitments;
- trade policies, tariffs, and German car exports;
- Ukraine and security measures; Trump mentioned a recent tete-a-tete with Russian President Vladimir Putin[4][5].
Trump also shared some thoughts on the current state of the White House, compared it to Germany, and both leaders expressed worries over Ukraine's situation[4]. Rumor has it that the meeting was well-planned from the German side, with Merz's responses being slick as a fox, avoiding the harsh reality of tough trade talks[4].
The Commission is proposing to extend the period of validity of the agreement, covering policy-and-legislation discussions in the context of Trump's upcoming visit to Germany, a topic that may likely surface in politics and general news. Given Friedrich Merz's invitation for Donald Trump to visit his ancestral village, Kallstadt, known for its rich winemaking history, there could be potential negotiations on this matter as well.
