NATO Leader Mark Rutte Calls Donald Trump 'Daddy' in Exchange on Israel-Iran Conflict

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – During a recent summit in The Hague, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made a notable remark regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. Rutte, in a lighthearted moment, referred to Trump as "daddy," stating, "Daddy has to sometimes use strong language." This came in response to Trump's earlier remarks on June 24, where he characterized the conflict between Iran and Israel as a prolonged and intense struggle, saying, "They've had it. They've had a big fight, like two kids in a schoolyard. You know, they fight like hell. You can't stop them. Let them fight for about two, three minutes. Then it's easier to stop them." Trump affirmed Rutte's comment by adding, "You have to use strong language. Everyone saw you have to use a certain word." The exchange highlighted the informal yet direct nature of discussions surrounding critical international affairs at the summit.