Friendly Meeting Between Merz and Trump, but Trump-Musk Dispute Escalates

2025-06-05 21:06 • Geopolitics • James O’Connor

German Chancellor Merz met with President Trump to discuss Ukraine and other issues, while a dispute between Trump and Elon Musk dominated media attention.

German Chancellor Merz described President Trump as the "most important person in the world" to stop the war in Ukraine during his visit to the White House. The meeting, their first since Merz became chancellor, focused on defense spending, import tariffs, and the Ukraine conflict. Trump likened the warring parties to children fighting in a park, suggesting intervention might not always be immediate.

Meanwhile, a public feud erupted between Trump and Elon Musk, with Musk criticizing Trump's policies and Trump expressing disappointment in Musk's behavior.

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