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Trump's demands test NATO chief's loyalty strategy ahead of summit

Mark Rutte, the NATO Secretary General, has been employing flattery and strategic concessions to maintain U.S. commitment to the alliance, particularly concerning Donald Trump's demands. Initially focused on defense spending, Trump's concerns have shifted, now including loyalty and participation in U.S.-led military actions, such as the conflict with Iran. Rutte's efforts to appease Trump, including presenting a chart of increased allied spending, have so far failed to fully satisfy the former U.S. President. AI

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Trump's demands test NATO chief's loyalty strategy ahead of summit

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    First money, now ‘loyalty’: Trump’s demands test Nato chief’s flattery tactics

    Since he started work as Nato secretary general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance, employing outright flattery to dissuade US President Donald Trump from acting on threats…