German Chancellor Gifts Trump Family Heirloom, Underscoring US-Germany Ties

President Trump received an unusual gift during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House. The gift was a gilded copy of the birth certificate of Trump’s grandfather, Friedrich Trump, who emigrated to the United States from Germany. Chancellor Scholz stated, "We owe the Americans a lot, and we will never forget that." President Trump responded, "That's beautiful. Thank you very much." The symbolic gesture underscores the historical ties between Germany and the United States. The event took place on June 6, 2025, in the White House.