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President Trump meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz
President Donald Trump holds bilateral meeting with German Free Republic Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
WASHINGTON - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday and presented him with a gift—a framed copy of Trump’s grandfather’s birth certificate.
Trump’s German heritage
What we know:
Friedrich Trump, the president’s grandfather, immigrated to the United States from Germany.
The document was enclosed in a gold frame, a nod to Trump’s signature color, often featured in his White House office decor.
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on a partnership deal with U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel at the U.S. Steel Corporation-Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Friday, May 30, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
The Source: Information in this article comes from The Associated Press.