`` Gen. Alexander did not discuss with President Obama in 2010 an alleged foreign intelligence operation involving German Chancellor Merkel , nor has he ever discussed alleged operations involving Chancellor Merkel , '' NSA spokeswoman Vanee ' Vines told CNN . The NSA denies claim that Obama was briefed on Merkel operation . German government says it has no evidence of any such operation. Der Spiegel : U.S. spied on Merkel for more than 10 years , at least until June .
The NSA denies claim that Obama was briefed on Merkel operation . German government says it has no evidence of any such operation. Der Spiegel : U.S. spied on Merkel for more than 10 years , at least until June .