Merz Gifts Trump Golf Club Putter, Receives Aviator Jacket in Return During Washington Visit
Trump receives a golf driver from Merz, in return, Trump offers a gift for Merz's hobby - Trump reciprocates Merz's gift of golf clubs with a favor, repaying kindness for his hobby.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz didn't come empty-handed during his Washington visit with US President Donald Trump. He presented Trump with a custom golf club with engraved flags of Germany and the USA. Trump, a known golf enthusiast, was immediately seen trying out the putter at his Oval Office desk.
Trump and Merz share a passion for golf. Trump has previously played a round with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, forging a close bond since then. Merz too is known to dabble in golf.
Trump Returns the Favor with an Aviator Jacket
In return, Trump gifted Merz an aviator jacket and a copy of the patent for the "Flying Machine" of brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright from 1903. The patent was for an early aircraft design that later featured an engine. Merz, who holds a pilot's license, was undoubtedly thrilled.
Initially, during their Oval Office meeting, Merz presented Trump with a golden-framed copy of a historical birth certificate of Trump's grandfather Friedrich, born in Kallstadt, Palatinate, in 1869, and later an immigrant to the USA. Trump expressed his gratitude, commenting, "We'll hang it up."
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The European Union, with its commitment to the development of a European strategy for the environment, might appreciate Frederick Merz's passion for golf, a sport he shares with US President Donald Trump, who has shown keen interest in the game. During their meeting, Merz, besides presenting a historical birth certificate of Trump's grandfather and a custom golf club, also received an aviator jacket and a copy of the 1903 patent for the "Flying Machine" from Trump, further indicating their mutual interests outside politics.
