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NATO’s Rutte says Europe should actually ‘be happy’ Trump’s in charge

I’m not popular with you now because I’m defending Donald Trump,” says military alliance chief as U.S. president menaces Greenland.

In their words: What the leaders of France, Norway and NATO wrote to Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO head Mark Rutte have sent text messages to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Mark Rutte, Europe’s Trump whisperer-in-chief

The morning after striking a deal with Donald Trump over Greenland that appeared to have eased the biggest crisis in transatlantic relations for decades, Mark Rutte was revelling in his now gold-plated reputation as Europe’s ultimate Trump whisperer.

NATO's Rutte: Would More Defense Spending By European Countries Happen With Trump? Absolutely Not

NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte explained to FOX News' 'Special Report,' that President Trump has pushed NATO countries into increasing their defense spending: MARK RUTTE: As I said this morning and a panel address,

Fact Check: Viral Video Is NOT NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Nor Is It AI -- It Is Dutch Comedian Remko Vrijdag's Parody Of Rutte

Does a viral video show NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte excitedly saying "I just got viral! Yaaay! Because my good friend Donald J. Trump, he re-posted, he re-tweeted a message from me ... " ? No, that's not true:

Trump explains why he posted Macron, Rutte private text messages on social media

Trump defends sharing private text messages from Macron and NATO's Rutte on Truth Social, saying the exchanges "made my point" about diplomatic relations.

NATO's Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump will focus on keeping Russia, China out

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary Mark Rutte said on Thursday that he and U.S. President Trump had discussed in Davos how the transatlantic alliance should best defend the Arctic against Russia and China.