German Chancellor Presents Trump with Grandfather's Birth Certificate

Washington D.C. - In a surprising turn of events during a visit to Washington, D.C., German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented US President Donald Trump with a unique gift: the birth certificate of Trump's grandfather, Friedrich Trump, born in 1869. Footage released by Margo Martin shows Merz handing the framed document to Trump, who responded with a lighthearted comment, "A serious German name." The encounter, while seemingly informal, highlights the ongoing relationship between Germany and the United States. The day before the meeting, Merz emphasized the importance of the US-Europe alliance on X (formerly Twitter). The meeting also addressed significant policy matters, including planned defense spending for Germany and the EU. This unexpected gift adds a personal touch to high-level political discussions, suggesting a positive and amicable relationship between the two leaders.