Trump and Merkel are “totally respectful” of each other

Richard Grenell, President Trump’s envoy to Berlin, speaks his mind much to the displeasure of Germany’s political elite. Establishment scribes have scorned the American ambassador as a "diplomatic total failure.” Incensed politicians have demanded his expulsion. Die Weltwoche meets the US Ambassador for a candid conversation about German sensitivity, weapons, friendship, and the chemistry between Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Donald Trump.

"I don't threaten, but I ask very direct questions“:  Grenell with Partner Matt Lashey and dog Lola. 
“You can’t get into this job if you are worried about getting criticized.” Richard Grenell, clad in a smoothly tailored sports coat, blue jeans, suede shoes, leans back and flashes a gleaming smile. Once again, his name is in the news. “Ambassador Grenell threatens Germany with troop withdrawal,” blares a Der Spiegel headline this morning.

Trump and Merkel are “totally respectful” of each other
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