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Trump tells German chancellor Merz to stop meddling on Iran and fix domestic priorities first
International
Published on 30 April 2026
Trump claims Merz is hurting efforts against Iran
President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urging him to focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war and fixing issues at home such as immigration and energy. Trump also alleged Merz is interfering with international efforts to counter Iran’s nuclear threat, arguing that those actions make the world safer.
- Trump presses Merz to prioritize ending the Russia-Ukraine war
- He urges attention to Germany’s immigration and energy challenges
- Trump claims Merz is interfering with Iran nuclear counterefforts
- Trump argues the Iran work improves global safety
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