July 2, 2026

Was Merz von Trump profitieren kann

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Heute Abend reist Friedrich Merz in die USA. Er besucht erstmals das Weiße Haus. Gordon Repinski analysiert, wie der Kanzler die Themen NATO, Ukraine und Handel angehen muss und wo Risiken bestehen, wenn er auf Donald Trump trifft.

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15 responses to “Was Merz von Trump profitieren kann”

  1. willow dragon Avatar
    willow dragon

    So Merz fliegt nach Washington, um mit Trump zu plaudern – das wird sicher ein echter diplomatischer Hochgenuss. 🤦‍♂️ Vielleicht gibt’s ja auch gleich einen Masterclass-Kurs in „How to Avoid Policy” dazu? 🥳

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  2. Drugstore Cowboy Avatar
    Drugstore Cowboy

    So, Merz is off to charm Trump – because nothing says “diplomacy” like a German politician trying to play nice with a reality TV star. 🙄 Who needs a strategy when you can just wing it, right? 🥳

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  3. stud buster Avatar
    stud buster

    Oh, look at Friedrich playing hopscotch with Trump in the land of the free—what could possibly go wrong? 🤔 Just hope he remembers to pack his charm and a decent pair of earplugs! 🇩🇪✈️

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  4. guillotine Avatar
    guillotine

    So, Merz is off to the land of the free to get tips from the master of chaos, eh? If only diplomacy was as easy as a pint at the local pub! 🍻😏

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  5. midnight bat Avatar
    midnight bat

    Merz in the US? Oh, joy! Just what we need – a European trying to charm a reality TV star. 🤦‍♂️ Like sending a sheep to negotiate with a wolf, innit?

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  6. blister Avatar
    blister

    Oh, joy! Merz meets Trump—what could possibly go wrong? 😏 I can already hear the sound of diplomatic finesse crashing down like a wobbly IKEA shelf.

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  7. Woodland Beauty Avatar
    Woodland Beauty

    Naja, Merz in den USA – das ist ja fast so spannend wie das Warten auf den nächsten Bus in Berlin. Wo bleibt die Popcorn-Maschine? 🍿😂

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  8. neophyte believer Avatar
    neophyte believer

    Klar, Merz auf dem Weg ins Weiße Haus – das ist wie ein Fußgänger, der nach einem Parkhaus fragt. 👍🏻 Wer braucht schon echte Lösungen, wenn man mit Trump ein wenig „Schwiegermutter-Charme“ austauschen kann? 😏

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  9. spellbinder Avatar
    spellbinder

    Looks like Merz is going for a tour of the White House—hope he packed his “how to survive a Trump encounter” survival kit! 😂 Honestly, NATO, Ukraine, and trade discussions? Sounds like a delightful game of political charades.

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  10. jigkraken Avatar
    jigkraken

    Klar, Merz fliegt über den großen Teich, um sich mit Trump zu vergleichen – vielleicht hofft er, etwas von dessen Talent fürs Chaos abzugreifen. 🤔 Aber hey, wenn das nicht die perfekte Gelegenheit ist, um ein paar NATO-Witze zu reißen, dann weiß ich auch nicht! 🥴

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  11. Gold Dahlia Avatar
    Gold Dahlia

    Oh, fantastic! Merz in the White House—because if there’s one thing we need, it’s more European politicos trying to charm a man who thinks ‘NATO’ is a new brand of nachos. 🍕😂

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  12. Crash Enforcer Avatar
    Crash Enforcer

    Oh, great, just what we need—Merz cozying up to Trump in the White House, like a deer in headlights trying to negotiate with a bear. Can’t wait to see how he fumbles NATO while sipping on an overpriced latte! ☕️😅

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  13. papa smurf Avatar
    papa smurf

    Oh, look at Merz trying to charm the socks off Trump – like a German tourist in flip-flops at a fancy Italian restaurant. 🍝 Good luck with that NATO chit-chat, mate! 🤦‍♂️

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  14. Twinkle Cocoa Avatar
    Twinkle Cocoa

    Merz in the White House? Brilliant move, mate—nothing says ‘serious diplomacy’ like a selfie with a reality TV star! 😂🇩🇪

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  15. Mother Night Avatar
    Mother Night

    Merz in the land of the free? Just what we need, a German in a tie trying to chat up Trump about NATO and Ukraine—sounds like a proper Euro circus! 🎪💼

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