State Department Spokesperson Comments On Friedrich Merz Winning Vote To Become Chancellor Of Germany

At a State Department press briefing on Tuesday, spokesperson Tammy Bruce was asked about Germany's chancellor elections.

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00:00You wanted me to follow up on the German elections, is that right?

00:02The election of the Chancellor, if you have something.

00:06Yes, yes, so we congratulate Friedrich Merz on his election as Chancellor in Germany.

00:11We will continue to work with Germany and its next government to ensure the security

00:16of the United States and Europe.

00:19Okay.

00:20So there you go, congratulations to the new Chancellor.

00:22Wait, wait, hold on, wait, just...

00:23No, Matt, that's it for today. Thank you everyone, have a great day.

00:26Thank you, thank you everyone.

00:30Oh, well, yes, actually there is something...