German President Sends Trump a Birthday Letter—With Praise and a Warning
📡 Spiegel · 1 min read ·
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has written a letter to Donald Trump. The occasion: the 250th birthday of the United States. The letter contains warm wishes—and sharp criticism.
Steinmeier’s message, seen exclusively by this publication, balances friendly words with a clear warning. He celebrates the historic U.S. anniversary but also expresses concern over current political developments.
The president did not specify the exact points of criticism. However, the letter reflects growing unease in Berlin over Trump’s policies and rhetoric.
The full text of Steinmeier’s letter is available here.