Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Germany, has cancelled a scheduled phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The cancellation follows a post by Trump that referenced the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party. A spokesperson for Merz stated the postponement was not due to scheduling conflicts, however, they did not confirm whether the cancellation was directly linked to Trump’s commentary on the AfD. The AfD is a far-right political party in Germany currently under observation for extremist tendencies. This incident raises questions about transatlantic political relationships and the implications of Trump’s statements regarding German domestic politics. Further details regarding the specifics of Trump’s post and the content of the planned discussion have not been released. The situation highlights growing discomfort surrounding potential engagement with the former U.S. President given his alignment with controversial political groups in Germany.