During a joint press availability, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz challenged President Donald Trump's assertion that D-Day was not significant for Germans. Merz highlighted June 6th as a crucial date when America played a decisive role in ending World War II and liberating Germany from the Nazi regime. He urged collaboration in resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine, recognizing the strong position the U.S. holds to influence peace efforts. Despite acknowledging the difficulty of D-Day for Germans, Merz respectfully noted its ultimate impact on Germany's liberation and the ongoing need for support in Ukraine.
Merz emphasized the importance of D-Day, stating that it represented America's role in liberating Germany from Nazi rule, not just a day of loss.
In a tactful response to Trump, Merz acknowledged the complexities of D-Day, underscoring its significance for Germany as a moment of liberation from dictatorship.
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