'Smart Power' activate! Germany has 'summoned' US ambassador over spying allegations

The controversy over allegations that the NSA bugged German government officials is escalating:

State Dept confirms to CNN Germany summoned U.S. Ambassador Emerson over new revelations of #NSA spying on German ministers

— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) July 2, 2015

Maybe John Kerry should have the US ambassador take along James Taylor just in case.

Sh*it gonna hit the fan.. http://t.co/4vJHIanxbK

— 0. l. l. 2. 9. 2. 9. l. 0. (@0ll2929l0) July 2, 2015

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