German Chancellor Mertz Cancels Trump Call on 9/11 Anniversary Over AfD Endorsement

German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz canceled a scheduled phone call with U.S. President Trump on the anniversary of 9/11, following Trump's public support for the far-right AfD party. The German government has not officially commented, leaving the diplomatic impact uncertain. This marks a notable deterioration in U.S.-Germany relations, signaling potential friction in transatlantic coordination.