German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticizes Pres. Trump's comments about Democratic lawmakers of color, saying they run counter to what she considers 'the strength of America' and expressing solidarity with the women.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Democratic lawmakers of color, saying they run counter to what she considers"the strength of America" and expressing solidarity with the women.
"People of very different nationalities have contributed to the strength of the American people, so these are ... comments that very much run counter to this firm impression that I have," said Merkel."This is something that contradicts the strength of America."
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