Trump showed 'fascination with the sheer power' of Putin

Angela Merkel recalls Trump’s ‘fascination with the sheer power’ of strongmen like Putin and Kim
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recalled first meeting Trump at the White House in 2017. Sitting by the famous fireside in the Oval Office, the two leaders were asked by reporters to shake hands for a photo.
Trump showed ‘fascination with the sheer power’ of Putin, Kim: Merkel
Germany’s former chancellor, Angela Merkel, in a new interview said President-elect Trump displayed “fascination” with world leaders who have unchecked power such as Russian President Vladimir
Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump, and a post-Cold War world still divided
After a childhood behind the Iron Curtain, Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of a united Germany for 16 years, becoming the most powerful woman in the world while dealing with its most powerful men.
Germany’s Merkel recalls Putin’s ‘power games’ and contrasting US presidents in her memoirs
BERLIN (AP) — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recalls Vladimir Putin’s “power games” over the years, remembers contrasting meetings with Barack Obama and Donald Trump and says she asked herself whether she could have done more to prevent Brexit, in her memoirs published Tuesday.
Angela Merkel recalls Trump’s ‘fascination with the sheer power’ of dictators
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour speaks to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel about her impression of President-elect Donald Trump when he was first elected into office.
Trump Is Obsessed With “Sheer Power,” Warns Angela Merkel
Donald Trump has an obsession with total power, and America’s greatest democratic allies have taken notice. In an interview with CNN published late Monday, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recalled that her first impression of the MAGA leader was his “fascination with the sheer power” of authoritarian leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
Merkel, Obama reunite in Washington for former chancellor's book tour
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former U.S. President Barack Obama, close political allies when they were both in ...
Angela Merkel to testify on Germany's pullout of Afghanistan
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in charge when the Taliban conquered Kabul in 2021. She is the last witness to testify before a committee of inquiry this week.
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CNN WIRE — Angela Merkel recalls Trump’s fascination with strongmen like Putin: VIDEO
(CNN) — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has recalled her impression of Donald Trump ... invasion of Ukraine that ...
Book excerpt: "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021" by Angela Merkel
The former Chancellor of Germany writes about two lives: her early years growing up under a Communist-controlled police state ...
Obama scolds heckler but stays silent on state of Democrats in return to spotlight
The former president was forced to respond to a heckler at one point in a moment reminiscent of his time on the campaign ...
Germany is paying the price for Angela Merkel’s most damning mistake
The popularity of most politicians follows a similar course. Some grow to be palatable enough to win an election and then ...
Germany’s Merkel Voices Support for Reform of Debt Brake Policy
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Bavaria’s prime minister, Markus Soeder, said they’re open to reforming the ...
Angela Merkel, Obama reunite in Washington for former chancellor’s book tour
Dr Merkel forged a tight relationship with Mr Obama during his eight years in the White House. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A much-maligned German chancellor punches back, in understated Merkel style
Her memoir shows that many of the decisions that now seem controversial were products of their moment. So is Angela Merkel ...