How Germany’s view of America shifted because of Trump

Germany’s new leader, Friedrich Merz, used to see Donald Trump’s ideas as risky, especially his doubts about NATO. But after Trump returned to power, Merz’s thinking changed. A key moment came when he learned about Trump’s plans to rethink America’s role in NATO. This pushed Merz to believe Germany must step up and take a bigger role in its defense. Merz visited Trump in Washington and found him open to talks.

They discussed Ukraine and trade, with Merz pushing for teamwork between Europe and America. He left feeling hopeful that Trump still values NATO, even if his approach is tough. Merz now thinks Germany can work with Trump by showing strength and unity. This shift matters because Germany has long relied on America for security.

With Trump’s return, Merz sees a chance for Germany to grow stronger and lead more in Europe. He wants to boost Germany’s military and work closely with the U.S. to keep peace, especially in places like Ukraine. Merz’s change of heart shows how leaders can adapt to new challenges while keeping old friendships alive.