Trump Called ‘Daddy’? Rutte’s Bromance Overshadows NATO Summit

NATO's summit made history with a defense budget hike, but Trump and Rutte’s "bromance" took center stage.

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Rutte openly praised Trump for pushing NATO allies to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.

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At the summit, Rutte told Trump, “You deserve all the praise,” crediting him for historic defense reforms.

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Referring to Trump’s role in Middle East tensions, Rutte said he acted like a “dad” to stop the fighting.

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Sky News grilled Rutte on calling Trump “daddy” and sending him “gushing” praise via text messages.

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Rutte defended his words, calling Trump a “good friend” and a key reason for NATO's strong defense stance.

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Trump joked at the presser, “He likes me, I think he likes me,” calling the “daddy” label affectionate.

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Despite the summit’s serious goals, the Trump-Rutte dynamic became the real headline around the world.

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