Trump's immediate action against Merz's criticism: US to withdraw troops from Germany, NATO on alert

A sharp transatlantic rift has emerged between Donald Trump and Friedrich Merz over the ongoing Iran conflict, raising concerns about NATO unity and the future of U.S. military presence in Europe. Merz openly questioned Washington’s strategy, warning that Iran is negotiating 'very skillfully' and appears 'stronger than expected,' even suggesting the United States is being 'humiliated' on the global stage. Trump responded forcefully, accusing the German leader of misunderstanding the situation and misrepresenting his stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.