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NATO Chief Clarifies Trump Comments: ‘I Didn’t Call Him Daddy’
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, JUN 25 – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte used 'daddy' as a metaphor for US President Trump's influence, highlighting his role in defense spending and the Israel-Iran conflict, as NATO agreed to a 5% GDP spending target.
- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte clarified he did not call U.S. President Donald Trump 'daddy' during a press conference, stating it was a joke referencing a child asking a parent for reassurance.
- During a NATO Summit, Trump compared Israel and Iran to 'two kids in a schoolyard' having a 'big fight.'
- British reporter Deborah Haynes prompted laughter by mentioning Rutte's remark about Trump being called 'daddy.' Trump humorously responded about Rutte's friendly regard for him.
- Trump expressed that NATO allies might need initial help but are expected to defend themselves, calling it a 'big day for NATO.
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NATO chief Mark Rutte's daddy remark continues to stir up emotions. At the EU summit in Brussels, some leaders joked about it. "Sie sind eine neue daddy" (You're a new daddy), Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said laughingly to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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DailyTruthReportTrump embraces ‘daddy’ title in latest social media campaign
President Donald Trump‘s viral exchange with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte lives on in a new video posted on the White House’s social media accounts. Trump was at NATO this week, where he discussed the conflict between Israel and Iran at length. The president negotiated a ceasefire between the two, prompting Rutte to refer to the de-escalation as an occasion when “daddy needs to use strong language.” The new nickname, which Trump claimed was…
The Secretary-General of the Transatlantic Alliance explained that this term refers primarily to European relations with Washington.
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