Trump emphasizes significance of Merz's visit.
Saucy Take:
The sit-down between US Prez, Don Trump, and German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in the Oval Office, was one steamy session, with Merz walking out victorious!
Initially planned as a paltry 15-minute presser, it transformed into a juicy 45-minute affair, peppered with sweet nothings, backslapping, and the occasional chuckle.
Friedrich Merz grabbed his moment to shine, particularly when he discussed the Ukraine War. Yet, there were instances where he had to bite his tongue, listening to Trump's lengthy soliloquies. The ambiance remained cozy and chummy around the Oval Office's roaring fireplace, where Trump has tossed plenty of heads of state.
Trump: The Joker-in-Chief
And Trump, oh boy, he was in a jovial mood - even when delving into serious subjects like defense spending!
The President raised a brow when asked about Merz, commenting, "He's a good man, a gutsy SOB - if I may say that? You couldn't call him a sissy, could you?" The room erupted in laughter, and Merz grinned.
Trump's playful demeanor continued, even when discussing rearmament. He admired Germany's increased defense spending and reminisced about World War II General MacArthur's warning about German rearmament post-1945.
"Is it swell or sh**)y that Germany's rearming?" trumpeted Trump. Then, he qualified and playfully patted Merz on the knee, "This is good, up to a certain point. Then, we'll say, enough, buddy!"
Merz's Powerful Moment on the Ukraine Topic
Trump pulled another knee-slapper during one of Merz's strongest moments. Merz reminded Trump that the next day was D-Day's anniversary - the Allied landing in Normandy. "How was it for you? That wasn't a swell day for Germany, huh?" Merz expressed gratitude for America freeing Germany from barbarism.
"You ended a war then. And you're strong enough now to end a war today. That's what I want to talk to you about," Merz declared.
Trump replied, "We will" - but then changed the subject, boasting about his economic figures instead.
"The Deadline is in My Head"
Journalists grilled Trump on the timeline for imposing sanctions on Russia. "There'll be brutal sanctions if I see that the war doesn't end," vowed Trump. But when asked about the deadline, he responded, "The deadline is in my head."
"If I see the moment when things don't improve," said Trump, "then we'll hit back hard. It could affect both countries," warned Trump, meaning he might penalize both aggressive Russia and defensive Ukraine.
Anti-Merkel Zinger before Merz's Arrival
Glancing back at the meeting's early moments, Merz surprised Trump with his grandfather's German birth certificate. Trump warmly welcomed Merz, congratulated him on his election, and mentioned his "fabulous" election victory. Merz thanked him for his hospitality and accommodation.
A journalist immediately questioned American entry restrictions for multiple countries. Trump ranted about "bad people" that the US no longer wanted to invite, then lashed out at Germany's migration policy!
"You've got troubles, not your fault," he told Merz - "but I warned YOU about it."
By "you", he meant 70-year-old ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel.
- Despite the lighter-hearted atmosphere during the meeting, the conversation turned serious when Merz discussed policy-and-legislation, specifically the Ukraine War, with Trump.
- Trump, while addressing the increase in Germany's defense spending, made a comment about crime-and-justice, humorously stating, "Is it swell or sh**)y that Germany's rearming?"
- In a moment of general-news significance, Merz brought up the anniversary of D-Day, reminding Trump of the past conflicts between Germany and the Allies, and emphasized the need for policy-and-legislation to end ongoing war-and-conflicts.
