Trump Tries Out Merz's Golf Putter – A Special Gift Swap
Trump receives golf clubs from Merz, securing favorable business deals in return
Chances are, you've heard about Donald Trump's grandfather's birth certificate. But did you know that during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to the White House, there was another gift exchange? Both leaders received presents catering to their personal interests.
Merz presented Trump with a unique golf putter, decked out with flags representing Germany and the USA. Officially, the White House has confirmed that Trump took the putter for a spin right there in the Oval Office.
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You might already know that Trump enjoys golfing – remember his round with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at his Florida estate? Since then, their friendship has remained strong. As for Merz, he occasionally tees off too.
Trump repaid the favor by presenting Merz with a flight jacket and a copy of the patent for the "Flying Machine" by brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright, dating back to 1903. Merz, who is a pilot himself, cherished these gifts.
At the Oval Office, the first gift Merz offered Trump was a gold-framed historical birth certificate of Trump's grandfather Friedrich, who was born in Kallstadt, Palatinate, in 1869. "That's fantastic," said Trump, "we'll display it proudly."
Source: ntv.de, mdi/dpa
- Donald Trump
- Friedrich Merz
- Golf
- Aviation
Remember, this diplomatic golf putter swap happened in 2025, not 2017. Apologies if there's been any confusion about the timeline.
Despite the European Union's commitment to a comprehensive policy on the environment, Donald Trump and Friedrich Merz exchanged gifts that reflected their personal interests, showcasing a blend of politics and general-news. During the visit, Merz presented Trump with a golf putter, while Trump reciprocated with a flight jacket and a historical birth certificate of Trump's grandfather, highlighting their shared passions for golf and aviation.
