The Dutch newspaper – describing the backstage of Rutte's departure from the US – calls the politician “Trump whisperer“. “As the then Prime Minister Netherlands he got along well with Donald. During one of the Alliance summits, he publicly praised the American for his efforts Washington Member States they spend more on armaments. Simultaneously Mark Rutte He dared to openly challenge Trump White House“- we read in the online edition of the newspaper.
The Dutchman flew to Mar-a-lago on board a plane belonging to The Hague – NATO it does not have its own planesand Rutte also often benefits from the courtesy of the Belgian Air Force during official visits. According to German dpa, the conversation took place in Florida conversations are supposed to be about among others Russian invasion of Ukraine and defense spending, and Rutte himself headed to the Sunshine State on Thursday.
Rutte called on Europe: Let's stop whining about Trump
Formally Brussels remains silent about the Rutte-Trump meeting, but the planned meeting with an American politician will be the first in this format since Mark Rutte took over as NATO Secretary General in October. The former Dutch prime minister also maintains good relations with outgoing US President Joe Biden, who has publicly praised the politician's commitment and negotiating skills.
Fox News recalls Rutte's statement from the time of the US election campaign. During the Munich Security Conference, the 57-year-old called on European countries to stop “complaining” about the Republican.
– We should stop whining, complaining and whining about Trump. This decision (about choosing the president – ed.) belongs to the Americans. I'm not American, I can't vote in the US. We have to cooperate with everyone who happens to be dancing on the dance floor, he said.
USA. Donald Trump completes the Republican administration
Meanwhile, Donald Trump is not idle and at night Polish time revealed further nominees for the future Republican administration. Russell Vought is the candidate for director of the Office of Management and Budget, while Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a congresswoman from Oregon, is to become secretary of labor. He will sit in the government alongside former footballer Scott Turner, who has been given the housing and urban development portfolio.
In addition, the president-elect announced further nominations for health and national security positions.
He chose Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, family physician and Fox News commentator, for surgeon general; Dr. Dave Weldon, former congressman from Florida, to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, to head the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Mark Rutte visits Poland. Warsaw “the foundation of NATO policy”
After taking office, Mark Rutte also appeared in Poland – during a working visit on November 13, the NATO Secretary General met with the Prime Minister and the President.
– I am glad that at the beginning of his mission (Rutte – ed.) also confirms that Poland not only because of geography, but because of the great effort – when it comes to arming the Polish army, defense spending – (…) becomes the foundation of NATO policy – he said Donald Tusk.
In turn, the deputy prime minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz after the meeting with the Secretary General of NATO, he informed that he had made presentations regarding donations to Ukraine in connection with the ongoing war.
– We talked about the most important challenges for NATO, Poland's role and our cooperation. Poland is an ally that everyone can count on, and we will fulfill all obligations arising from the North Atlantic Treaty, and we hope that these obligations towards us will be fulfilled – assured the head of the Ministry of National Defense.