Trump Criticizes Germany in Campaign Speech Over NATO Spending

Former President Donald Trump highlights his strained relationship with Germany, citing defense spending issues in a Pennsylvania rally.

Donald Trump, speaking in Lititz, Pennsylvania, addressed his complicated ties with Germany, a country where he has ancestral roots.
Trump claimed that Germans favored his predecessor, Barack Obama, because Germany benefited economically at the expense of the U.S.
He criticized former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for not meeting NATO defense spending commitments.
Imitating a German accent, Trump suggested Merkel promised to fulfill these financial obligations by 2035.
The comments reflect ongoing tensions over NATO contributions, a recurring theme in Trump's foreign policy rhetoric.