In particular, turning to the German Chancellor Friedrich the Mercke, the American president called him first “a very strong leader” and his friend, and then praised the tan of German politician.
“Do you look great with this tan. Where did you get such a tan? I want the same tan,” Trump said.
His joke caused laughter among those present.
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This is not the only remark of Trump about the appearance of politicians who gathered in the White House on August 18. Meeting the Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky, the US president said that he liked his appearance.
