Asked to explain the ambassador's stance on Trump on German public broadcaster ZDF, Baerbock said Michaelis was merely doing his job and that Trump had openly stated much of his agenda.

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She joins us now. Ambassador, welcome to the "News Hour." Thanks for being here. Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the United States: Thanks for having me. It's great to see you.