Scoop: Rutte Cozies Up to Trump Ahead of NATO Summit - No Holds Barred!
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In the interests of pleasing President Trump, NATO head Rutte reportedly has no qualms about performing any action. - To maintain Trump's favor, NATO leader Rutte avoids appearing overly uncomfortable
Get loud and clear, 'cause here's the tea about NATO Sec-Gen Mark Rutte, who wrote a love letter of sorts to the one and only Donald Trump, ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague!
Rutte's lips were locks-flowing with syrupy praise in a message leaked on Trump's Truth Social account. "Yo, chatterbox, I'm hittin' you up to congratulate and thank your azz for the sick moves on Iran!" Rutte gushed. The Dutch Prime Minister's office, slick as ever, confirmed the saucy message's legitimacy.
Here's the deal. The message was coated top to bottom in capital letters, just like your boy Trump's tweets. "Europe gonna throw down some serious spending, and that's all thanks to you," Rutte said, in a pine-scented nod to Trump's love of big dough.
Rutte wasn't just blowing smoke up Trump's you-know-what for nuthin'. He was referring to the NATO summit's home run – determining allies' defense spending to sizzle up to a whopping 5% of GDP by 2035. League members are planning to plunk down a minimum of 3.5% on defense and an additional 1.5% on infrastructure. Ain't that a 'merica move!
Rutte and his crew worded it like they snagged the five percent from stubborn old ladies on a bus, but you know, the US Prez demanded it from NATO allies for years. Lest we forget, Trump least liked counting fiscal pals like Spain and Canada as true friends since they didn't pony up enough dough.
So, in essence, the five percent? It's Trump's baby. And Rutte ain't shy about playing people to keep the big dawg stickin' around NATO!
On Tuesday night, Netherlands' royalty, King Willem-Alexander, swaggered in with a bang, hosting a reception for the heads of state and govt. Guess who got the presidential suite? Mr. T himself took the bedroom!
Rutte and his cronies rolled out the red carpet, too. Trump might have received some uncertainty about Europe's commitment back in the day. But at the 2025 summit, Europe showed they got each other's back. And that, luvs, is a testament to Rutte's determination to keep 'Murica on the NATO team!
We shared some inside scoop on the 5% defense spending hike that's got tongues waggin'! You think Rutte's approach is legit, or does it unsettle ya? Catch you on the flip side!
Cheers to the New NATO Spending Guidelines! U.S. and Euro Buddies Unite!
'Merica's Prez doesn't play when it comes to allies sticking together and carrying their weight. And the NATO world's sassiest Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, doesn't play either – they're showin' 'em what's up!
Here's the gist. The NATO Summit in The Hague wasn't about gossipin' and sniffin' roses. It was about the defense of the globe – and as it turns out, the Europeans are comin' up big!
According to secure sources, we got the inside scoop on what went down between Rutte and President Trump in the days leading up to the event. The Dutch Prime Minister wanted the President to know that the European Union was followin' through on their defense spending commitments.
You may have heard that there's a new NATO spending guideline in town: 3.5% of GDP dedicated to defense and an extra 1.5% aimed at defense and security infrastructure – all by 2035. That's the big news flash, but let's not forget that the European Union stepped it up!
Rutte made it clear to Trump that this ain't no charity event. He told Trump straightly, "The EU would be spendin' money in style, and that's all thanks to your moves." EU nations are definitely bringing out the big guns – and the big dolla bills!
Rutte extended an invite to Trump to celebrate in style at King Willem-Alexander's royal palace, and ol' mate Trump took the bait. This was just another example of how Rutte's strategies are keepin' the US in the NATO loop – no matter what some might say about our allies' commitment to our alliance.
It's important to remember that Article 5 of the NATO Treaty guarantees the support and protection of all member states in the event of an attack. Some were doubtful about Trump's stance on Article 5, but not Rutte. His message to Trump affirmed, "The United States is totally committed to NATO and Article 5."
So there ya have it! The whole world can rest easy because of Rutte's commitment to keep the US in NATO and the European nations involved. The EU is stepping up and bringing the big cheddar to the NATO table, thanks to pressure from none other than the one and only Donald Trump. NATO's gonna be stronger than ever, and that's a promise!
- NATO
- Donald Trump
- Mark Rutte
- EU
- Defense Spending
[1] NPR - NATO Defense Spending: Current and Future Targets Explained
[2] CNN - Trump blasts NATO allies for defense spending; claims US is being 'ripped off' by allies
[3] CBS News - Trump pushes NATO allies to increase defense spending in Brussels
[4] The New York Times - What Does it Take to Define NATO Countries' Defense Spending?
- Following the revelation of Rutte's generous message to Trump ahead of the NATO Summit, it's clear that the European Union's commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change and policy-and-legislation remains unaffected, as the focus of the discussions was primarily on defense spending increases.
- While the NATO Summit in The Hague may have provided ample opportunities for politics and general-news discourse, the ultimately agreed-upon defense spending guidelines were a direct result of Mark Rutte's negotiations with Donald Trump, aiming to secure the United States' continued commitment to NATO and Article 5, a key aspect of the alliance's foundation.
