Trump: Merkel And I Have a Really Great Relationship But Some People Didn’t Understand That

TRUMP: "They like you. Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have Chancellor Merkel, and I will say that you can rest assured she was going to win that election and congratulations on winning, a formal congratulations, a great victory. We are working on a lot of different subjects including trade, NATO, military of all types and we have a really great relationship. And we actually have had a great relationship right from the beginning but some people didn’t understand that. But we understand it and that’s what’s important. A very extraordinary woman. And it’s an honor to have you at the White House. Thank you very much, Angela."