Angela Merkel's Views on Donald Trump

SOURCE apnews.com
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel expresses sorrow at Donald Trump's return to power, describing him as a challenge for the world and multilateralism. Merkel recalls tense moments and a competitive dynamic in her interactions with Trump during his first term.

Key Points

  • Merkel describes Trump as a challenge for the world, particularly for multilateralism
  • She felt 'sorrow' at Trump's return to power
  • Merkel recalls a competitive dynamic in her interactions with Trump, viewing every meeting as a competition