Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease tensions with Trump (opens original article in a new tab)

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with US President Donald Trump to ease tensions over the Iran war and potential troop reductions in Europe, using flattery and defense spending data to counter Trump's criticism of NATO allies' support.

• NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with US President Donald Trump to ease tensions over US-Iran war and troop reductions in Europe
• Rutte used flattery and defense spending data to counter Trump's criticism of NATO allies' support
• Trump remained unconvinced but praised Rutte's leadership while expressing disappointment with several European countries