German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has now spoken of a "deep rift" with the United States. In unusually strong comments, he said that "there will be no going back to before January 20, 2025," when Donald Trump began his second presidential term.

President Steimeier also slammed the US administration for starting the war against Iran, calling it "a politically disastrous mistake."

DW’s head of German politics, Max Hofmann, analyzes the impact of Steinmeier’s remarks on Berlin's relations with Washington.