The Atlantic · 19 Jun 2026
Mark Rutte Needs to Stop Talking
Flattering Trump will get Europe nowhere. Can Mark Rutte please just stop talking? The NATO secretary general, who infantilized an entire continent last year by referring to Donald Trump as “Daddy,” continued his campaign of flattery at the most recent meeting of the G7: “The U.S. action to prevent
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Mark Rutte's continued flattery of Donald Trump undermines European unity and effectiveness in addressing global challenges. His remarks at the G7 highlight a troubling reliance on American leadership that may not serve Europe's interests.
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