Trump publicly teased German Chancellor Merkel, but Merkel could only smile and endure the humiliation in her heart.
Germany, once a powerful country that initiated World War I and World War II, dominating the West, has now declined, but it is still not to be underestimated, remaining the elder brother and leader of the EU.
Yet, even such a country was humiliated by Trump.
On March 3rd, Trump met with German Chancellor Merkel at the White House. Merkel did not expect Trump to be so unscrupulous, openly teasing her.
Trump smiled and asked those around him how to deal with Germany. He answered himself, saying we should severely hit Germany, causing laughter throughout the room.
Trump seemed to have forgotten that Merkel was sitting right there. After he finished speaking, he seemed to realize it and then smiled, patting Merkel's knee, as if expressing his apology.
But was Trump really unintentional? It is said that Trump never acts without benefit. His actions are likely to be a warning to Germany and the EU.
In this conversation, Trump specifically mentioned Spain, saying it is the worst ally, not providing military bases to the US.
Trump's intention is obviously to get Germany, the elder brother, to say something about Spain, making the whole Europe support the US war against Iran.
Compared to visiting China, Merkel's psychological difference was like heaven and earth. When she visited China, she was warmly welcomed, and China respected her very much, discussing economic cooperation and common development together.
However, when she came to the US, she encountered Trump, who didn't know the way of hospitality. Trump only respects the strong, following the law of the jungle, respecting whoever is strong.
Facing Trump's humiliation, although Merkel was unhappy, she had no choice but to wear a smiling mask, her eyes dimmed, because she knew Germany had truly declined.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1858783461916748/
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