NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte publicly referred to President Donald Trump as “Daddy” during the NATO summit in The Hague – and the whole world is confused. The surprising nickname came as Rutte praised Trump’s decisive handling of the Israel-Iran conflict.
At a glance:
• NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called President Donald Trump “Daddy” while praising his firm approach to the Israel-Iran conflict
• Rutte extended Trump’s metaphor of Israel and Iran as “two kids in a school yard,” saying “daddy has to sometimes use strong language”
• Trump was credited for using decisive military strikes against Iran that helped secure a ceasefire
• Rutte defended his flattering remarks about Trump, calling the president “a good friend” and “a man of strength”
• The NATO chief also praised Trump for encouraging higher defense spending among alliance members
Rutte’s Surprising Praise For Trump
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte raised eyebrows at the NATO summit in The Hague this week when he referred to President Donald Trump as “Daddy” during a press conference. The Dutch leader was praising Trump’s strong-arm tactics in securing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, comparing the president to a firm parental figure stepping in during a crisis.
NEW: Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte refers to President Trump as ‘Daddy’ while Trump was talking about Israel & Iran’s peace deal.
Trump: They had a big fight. Like two kids in a schoolyard. Let them fight for about two minutes. Then it’s easier to stop them.
Rutte: And… pic.twitter.com/dpG7C7bakY
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 25, 2025
Rutte’s comments came as he extended Trump’s own metaphor about the Middle East conflict being like “two kids in a school yard.” The NATO chief said, “Sometimes daddy has to use strong language,” referring to Trump’s blunt approach that ultimately helped bring the warring nations to the negotiating table.
Trump’s Decisive Middle East Strategy
President Trump has earned widespread praise for his decision to authorize bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, which he described as a “spectacular military success.” The president claimed the strikes caused “total obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear program, and the United Nation’s nuclear agency has suggested that the damage may even be worse than currently believed.
Rutte strongly defended Trump’s actions, arguing they made the world safer and were necessary to bring stability to the region. The NATO chief has expressed gratitude to Trump both publicly and privately, with Trump revealing that Rutte sent him a personal message praising his leadership ahead of the summit.
LMAO! Marco Rubio absolutely LOST his composure in the background as Trump is asked about NATO Secretary General calling him “daddy.”
REPORTER: “Mark Rutte, the NATO Chief, he called you ‘daddy’ earlier…Do you regard your NATO allies as children?”
RUBIO:
TRUMP:… pic.twitter.com/eJEtjQqjeL
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 25, 2025
Defending The Alliance Relationship
When questioned about his flattering remarks toward Trump, Rutte dismissed criticism and said it was merely a matter of taste. He referred to Trump as “a good friend” and emphasized that their relationship has been beneficial for NATO, particularly crediting Trump with encouraging higher defense spending among alliance members.
Rutte also described Trump as “a man of strength” whose leadership style has brought significant changes to how NATO operates. The NATO chief’s comments highlight the shifting diplomatic dynamics as world leaders recognize Trump’s effectiveness in addressing international conflicts through his direct, no-nonsense approach.
It looks like Trump is finally in vogue in Europe…
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