Trump commends Chancellor Merz - expressing admiration for his sun-kissed complexion - Trump commends Chancellor Merz for his sun-kissed holiday appearance
In a surprising turn of events at the Ukraine summit hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tan became the talk of the town.
The unusual openness of the summit allowed journalists to hear the opening statements of all participants, including Trump's effusive praise for Merz. Trump referred to Merz as his "friend", a "very strong personality", and a "very strong leader". He also expressed a desire to have a tan like Merz's, stating that he finds it fantastic.
Merz, who had flown from Munich for the summit, reportedly caught Trump's eye with his tan, which he had acquired naturally or personally, according to Trump's comments. This impression was made at an earlier meeting between the two leaders in June.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was also praised by Trump, who referred to her as a "really great leader". Trump also complimented Finland's President Alexander Stubb, calling him a "young powerful man".
The purpose or outcomes of the Ukraine summit were not detailed in the live blog coverage. It is known that various European leaders, EU and NATO heads, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were in attendance, gathered around a long rectangular table at the White House.
Friedrich Merz interrupted his summer vacation to travel to Washington for the summit, adding to the intrigue surrounding his visit. However, no specific details about how Merz obtained his tan were provided.
Sources:
[1] Live blog coverage of the Ukraine summit. [2] Various news articles discussing the incident.
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