Nato Chief: “I Can Work Well With Donald Trump"

Dutch PM Mark Rutte on Trump's Unpredictability and His Own Optimism

In an interview with German public broadcaster ZDF, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that while US President Donald Trump's unpredictability can be a challenge, he believes the two leaders can work well together.

“I think we can work well together,” Rutte said. “He is a different president than his predecessors, but I think we can find common ground.”

Rutte also said that he is optimistic about the future of NATO, despite the challenges posed by Trump's presidency.

"NATO is a strong alliance, and I am confident that we will continue to be strong in the future," he said.

Rutte's Optimism in the Face of Trump's Unpredictability

Rutte's optimism is based on his belief that Trump is a pragmatic leader who is willing to work with others to achieve his goals.

"I think he is a pragmatic leader who wants to get things done," Rutte said. "I think we can find common ground with him."

Rutte also said that he believes Trump is committed to NATO and the security of Europe.

"I think he understands the importance of NATO and the security of Europe," Rutte said. "I think he is committed to NATO."

The Challenges of Working With Trump

However, Rutte also acknowledged that Trump's unpredictability can be a challenge.

"He is a different president than his predecessors," Rutte said. "He is more unpredictable than his predecessors."

Rutte said that this unpredictability can make it difficult to plan and coordinate with Trump.

"It can be difficult to plan and coordinate with him because you never know what he is going to do next," Rutte said.

Finding Common Ground With Trump

Despite these challenges, Rutte said that he believes it is possible to find common ground with Trump.

"I think we can find common ground with him on issues such as trade, security, and climate change," Rutte said. "I think we can work together to achieve our common goals."

Rutte also said that he believes it is important to maintain a dialogue with Trump.

"It is important to maintain a dialogue with him," Rutte said. "We need to keep talking to him and engaging with him."

Conclusion

In conclusion, Rutte said that he is optimistic about the future of NATO, despite the challenges posed by Trump's presidency.

"I think we can work well together with Trump," Rutte said. "I think we can find common ground with him and achieve our common goals."