Trump showed 'fascination with the sheer power' of Putin

Angela Merkel recalls Trump’s ‘fascination with the sheer power’ of strongmen like Putin and Kim
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recalled first meeting Trump at the White House in 2017. Sitting by the famous fireside in the Oval Office, the two leaders were asked by reporters to shake hands for a photo.
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Angela Merkel Slams Trump’s “Fascination” with Dictators Like Putin
In an interview with CNN published late Monday, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recalled that her first impression of the MAGA leader was his “fascination with the sheer power” of authoritarian leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
Trump showed ‘fascination with the sheer power’ of Putin, Kim: Merkel
Germany’s former chancellor, Angela Merkel, said in a new interview that President-elect Trump displayed “fascination” with world leaders who have unchecked power such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Angela Merkel offers views on Putin, Trump, Ukraine in long-awaited memoirs
Germany's Angela Merkel recalls tricky dealings with world leaders from Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin during her 16-year chancellorship in her frank memoirs, published as her legacy comes under intense scrutiny.
Germany’s Merkel recalls Putin’s ‘power games’ and contrasting US presidents in her memoirs
BERLIN (AP) — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recalls Vladimir Putin’s “power games” over the years, remembers contrasting meetings with Barack Obama and Donald Trump and says she asked herself whether she could have done more to prevent Brexit, in her memoirs published Tuesday.
Angela Merkel recalls Trump’s ‘fascination with the sheer power’ of dictators
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour speaks to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel about her impression of President-elect Donald Trump when he was first elected into office.
Angela Merkel recuerda la “fascinación de Trump por el poder absoluto” de hombres fuertes como Putin y Kim
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — La excanciller alemana Angela Merkel recordó su impresión de Donald Trump durante su primer mandato en la Casa Blanca, diciendo que el nuevo presidente electo estadounidense most
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Kremlin says Merkel comments on Putin's dog suggest anti-Russian bias
The Kremlin dismissed former German chancellor Angela Merkel's description of a 2007 meeting with Russian President ...
Putin Denies He Tried to Frighten Merkel With Dog Koni
(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin denied on Thursday that he had deliberately used his black labrador Koni to ...
Putin responds to question on Merkel’s memoir, denying he intentionally used dog to intimidate her
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied using his dog to intimidate former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during ...
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Putin apologizes to Merkel for 2007 dog incident
Vladimir Putin claims he apologized to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for bringing his Labrador to a meeting in 2007, ...
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Angela Merkel: ‘I am worried, we have to protect freedom’
She was Germany’s chancellor for 16 years. After leaving office in 2021, she disappeared. Now she is back with her memoirs, ...