Merz Gifts Trump His Grandfather's Birth Certificate: A White House Moment

Merz Presents Trump with Family Birth Certificate at White House Washington D.C. - In a surprising turn of events, German politician Friedrich Merz presented a framed copy of Donald Trump's German grandfather Frederick Trump's birth certificate during a meeting at the White House on June 5th, 2025. The video of the exchange, which quickly went viral, shows Trump's positive reaction. "Thank you very much, it's precious," Trump said, according to the video's caption, adding that it was "a very German name." The brief video shows Merz handing over the document and Trump's subsequent examination of it. The exchange took place in what appears to be the Oval Office. The video's short duration and clear visuals make the event easy to understand and share. While the specific political context surrounding the meeting isn't detailed in the video, the gesture itself is significant, offering a unique glimpse into the personal relationship between the two individuals, and highlighting Trump's German heritage. The video concludes with Trump and Merz shaking hands, ending on a positive note.