Posted on 03/17/2017 12:02:53 PM PDT by markomalley
When asked by a reporter about claims that Obama wiretapped Trump Tower, the president gestured towards the German leader and said, "at least we have something in common, perhaps."
In 2010, the National Security Agency monitored Merkel’s cellphone with direct authorization by President Barack Obama. After Merkel found out about the wiretap, she placed a “strongly worded” call to Obama, calling his actions “totally unacceptable, if true.”
“This would be a grave breach of trust,” Merkel said through her spokesman Steffen Seibert at the time. “Such practices must immediately be put to a stop.”
The two leaders both described their “working lunch” meeting as “very good,” and when asked by reporters if they discussed NATO, Trump responded that they “discussed many things.”
At the press conference, which began nearly an hour late, Trump praised the leadership of Chancellor Merkel, saying that the two nations must work together to “defeat radical Islamic terrorism” and Daesh.
“Immigration is a privilege not a right,” Trump said, “and the safety of our citizens must always come first.”
For her part, Merkel opened her remarks by saying that it is always better to talk to one another, instead of talking about one another.
Asked by a reporter if she approves of Trump’s style, Merkel said that she had received a warm welcome, and that the two leaders had tried to reach a compromise on issues where they disagree.
“Sometimes it’s difficult to find compromise, but that is what we have been elected for,” Merkel said.
During his presidential campaign, Trump harshly criticized Merkel for her liberal policies on accepting refugees, saying that she is "ruining Germany.”
It was expected that the duo would also discuss Russia, and during the press conference Trump stated that the two nations will work together to come up with a plan for peace regarding Ukraine.
"The president will be very interested in hearing the chancellor's views on her experience interacting with Putin," a senior administration official told reporters.
The meeting was originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday, but had to be postponed due to the snow storm that hit the east coast. It was Merkel’s first visit to the US in two years.
LOL! 10/10 Mr. President!
he is so great...im just loving this. The media wants him to apoligize to Obama so bad...not gonna happen.
That was hilarious! They didn’t show Merkel’s face though. Go President Trump!
I just love zingers....
Is it just me or is this a man having WAY too much fun with his work? Quite refreshing actually. Reagan sometimes went to the White House roof to fly paper airplanes. Trump is zinging the press, foreign leaders... it’s hilarious!
I’m loving it too! Trump lacks Reagan’s polish of delivery, but he is not nearly as prone to trusting the untrustworthy. Reagan sought to persuade his opponents, Trump offers an early parley, but then goes onto a war footing like the Punic Wars.
Trump is perfect for these times, and the outcome is still very much in doubt. He needs our support, daily. I’m not a huge fan of Rush Limbaugh, but he is certainly on the mark with his underscoring that we deplorables are all that Trump has on his side in these days.
Great job....POTUS, DJT!!! If there is any American that does not believe that POTUS, Barack Hussein Obama tuned in to any and all...you gotta be, either stoned on reefer, or a plain idiot!!! The ex-POTUS, who adores the limelight so much, has disappeared into the reeds of oblivion on some South Pacific Isle where he can hide from the justice that is due him...criminal, that he is!!! He can run & hide...but....that will fail, just as his Presidency has!!!
Hey, Obama...Low Life....your one and only “LEGACY” item is about to die a cold, hard, legislative death in the House & Senate!!! In less then two months your miserable, failed ACA will be buried forever!!! And.....so will your positive, POTUS, legacy, follow suit!!!
by the time Trump gets finished...the Obama Presidential Library will be one quick trip....heheheh
It’s his way of not backing down. Obama is an amoral fool, so of course he surveilled President Trump - one way or another. Obama had no regard for the laws of God or man, so why would abiding by the law mean anything to him?
That said, I wonder if CNN ever gets tired of their screaming any negative-sounding headline they can find for President Trump.
never seen the media get trolled this hard...they are beside themselves. He’s doing exactly what they do....he knows just what buttons to push. CNN will never make it 4 years...neither will Sheppard Smith....AHAHAHAHHAHAH
Yeah. We like eating pork and she is a Schweinhund.
Your killing Europeans again Merkel. Just like your Nazi predecessors. Spitting in your hand would be more appropiate.
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