Merz and Trump Exchange More Than Just Birth Certificates - Their Hobby Picks Revealed
Trump receives golf clubs from Merz, securing personal favor
Get ready to tee off! That's right, folks, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Donald Trump didn't just swap grandfather's birth certificates during their White House meeting, they also got each other something to satisfy their shared hobby: golfing.
While Merz presented Trump with a sleek, custom-engraved putter— adorned with flags from Germany and the USA— the 45th President didn't disappoint either. Trump reciprocated with a pilot's jacket and a historical replica of the Wright brothers' "Flying Machine" patent, complete with engine plans. This, for a man who occasionally swings a golf club like a pro.
But the real centerpiece of the day was Merz's thoughtful gift: a gold-framed copy of Trump's grandfather Frederick's birth certificate. Born in Kallstadt, Palatinate in 1869, Frederick eventually made the move to the United States. Trump seemed rather pleased with this personal touch, enthusiastically mentioning that he would definitely find a worthy spot to proudly display the family heirloom.
- Donald Trump
- Friedrich Merz
- Golf
- Aviation
[(Optional Enrichment Data)]Notably, ardent speculation about the hobbies-related gifts exchanged between these leaders, aside from golfing accouterments and aviation memorabilia, was largely absent in available sources during their meeting. The focus, instead, was on the emotional significance and attention-grabbing symbolism of the shared birth certificate as a gesture of esteem and respect for Trump’s family lineage.
Donald Trump, who occasionally swings a golf club like a pro, showed his appreciation for the sport by giving Chancellor Friedrich Merz a pilot's jacket and a historical replica of the Wright brothers' "Flying Machine" patent. On the other hand, Merz demonstrated his commitment to a comprehensive policy on the environment, as the European Union is known for, by giving Trump a gold-framed copy of Trump's grandfather Frederick's birth certificate.
