Emmanuel Macron suggests building its own army to protect Europe against the U.S., China and Russia. But it was Germany in World Wars One & Two - How did that work out for France? They were starting to learn German in Paris before the U.S. came along. Pay for NATO or not!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 13, 2018
FOX News: Trump slams Macron for low approval ratings, French surrender to the Nazis
President Trump on Tuesday ripped into French President Emmanuel Macron in a series of tweets -- hitting him on everything from his low approval ratings, to the French surrender to the Nazis in World War II, and suggesting U.S. wine is on par with French product.
Trump was tweeting after a visit to France over the weekend, where he marked the anniversary of the end of World War I. But the trip was marred after Macron said last week that Europe should build its own army, telling French radio: “We have to protect ourselves with respect to China, Russia and even the United States of America.”
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WNU Editor: Some Europeans are also not buying this idea of an EU Army .... Merkel heckled over European army comments (RTE).
More News On President Trump Doubling-Down On Criticisms Of French President Macron's Call For An EU Army
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Trump rips Macron for suggesting creation of 'true European army' -- The Hill
Trump Mocks France for War Losses as Macron Bromance Sours -- Bloomberg
Trump jabs Macron: You'd be speaking German if it wasn't for US -- Washington Examiner
