German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gifted President Donald Trump a customized Germany World Cup jersey with “Trump 47” on it at the G7 summit.

Evian-les-Bains, France

Who

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Donald Trump

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When

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:18:23 GMT · 1h 45m ago

Where

Evian-les-Bains, France ·

Why

The gift followed several months of hostilities between the leaders over the Iran war.

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This gesture at the G7 summit highlights the effort to ease tensions between international leaders, potentially signaling a shift in diplomatic relations amidst ongoing global conflicts.

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