title: Trump’s Awkward First Date with Frau Merkel
text: 21st Century Wire says It was an awkward fit of nerves when Donald met Angela  During an interview in October 2015, when asked about Chancellor Merkel s open door refugee policy, Trump famously replied,  I always thought Merkel was, like, this great leader  What she s done in Germany is insane,  before adding,  They re going to have riots in Germany. This was followed by a number of other disparaging remarks, including the obligatory Twitter rant from then candidate Trump:I told you @TIME Magazine would never pick me as person of the year despite being the big favorite They picked person who is ruining Germany  Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 9, 2015It didn t end there either. In March 2016, when commenting on the Cologne New Year s Eve sexual assaults, Trump proceeded to blame Merkel.  The German people are going to riot. The German people are going to end up overthrowing this woman [Angela Merkel]. I don t know what the hell she is thinking. With so much bad water under the bridge, it s no wonder how at their press conference the normally bolshy Trump continued to appear sheepish in Merkel s presence   a far cry from the campaign trail Vaudeville atmosphere.It s the difference between campaigning and governing  READ MORE TRUMP NEWS AT: 21st Century Wire Trump FilesSUPPORT 21WIRE  SUBSCRIBE & BECOME A MEMBER @21WIRE.TV