“I think he likes me” – Trump Reacts To Being Called “Daddy” By NATO Chief Mark Rutte (VIDEO)

At the NATO Summit 2025 in the Netherlands, US President Donald Trump was given a unusual new nickname – ‘daddy’. This new nickname, which was given by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte as the two leaders discussed the US role during the Israel-Iran conflict.

While speaking to reporters, questions on the new nickname had the US president blushing and Defence secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubling over with laughter.

Speaking to Trump, a Sky News journalist asked the US president – “Mark Rutte, the NATO chief, who is your friend, he called you ‘daddy’ earlier. Do you regard your NATO allies as kind of children?”

The question triggered a burst of laughter to break out in the room, including from the president’s team.

“No, he likes me, I think he likes me. If he doesn’t, I’ll let you know. I’ll come back and I’ll hit him hard, ok?” said Trump, who was visibly amused during the conversation.

Trump added that Rutte said the term in an affectionate manner.

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