Merz Attacks America at Würzburg Catholic Congress — Then Calls Trump the Same Day
On May 15, 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz shocked many by declaring he would not send his children to the U.S., citing a sudden "social climate." Said at the 104th Catholic Congress in Würzburg, his remarks reveal a pattern: Merz attacks America for domestic crowds while depending on U.S. troops for Germany's security.
