Trump praises Merkel on Germany's spending on defense, NATO
President Donald Trump welcomed Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House Friday, The two leaders discussed their shared interests on combatting terrorism, supporting NATO and developing fair trade policies. Donald Trump When asked about his allegations of wiretapping by the Obama administration, stating perhaps he and Merkel "have something in common." The witty remark appeared to be another dig at the Obama administration, which was previously accused of wire-tapping the phone of the German Chancellor.