Netherlands PM Rutte Says US Relationship Is Crucial

Mark Rutte, the outgoing Prime Minister of the Netherlands and front-runner to become the next NATO chief, says the relationship with the US is "crucial." He also says former President Donald Trump was right to push for NATO to contribute more to defense spending. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance" at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

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[jacquelinemiguez]

We have to dance with whomever is on the dance floor. -Rutte

[obiyoukenobi]

As a bit of a leftist dutchman im not very fond of all the things that Rutte has done but he is a stand up guy! Sad to see the comment section taken over by dutch populist. Mostly frustrated disgruntled 40+ single white men without power crying about living in one of the best places in the world!! I pity you. We have to be united in these times!

[alwaysfourfun]

NL has always been a staunch ally of the USA, no matter which war crimes the USA was perpetrating. The election in the Netherlands was about the reliability of the government. Rutte as a 13 years PM has lost all confidence of the NL people.
Also in this conversation, he is still solliciting to the USA for the position of the SG NATO. He is a 100% despiccable person.

[xxiiiiiixx]

This politician is acting like a chameleon.
Its able to switch his attitude in a minute and tells you what you like to hear.
Don’t believe him, he works with double agenda’s.

[robvangelderen]

Put Rutte in Jail he’s not for the people

[goudwaard]

90% of all Dutch citizens hates Mark Rutte for multiple reasons!

If outsiders only knew...

[pepijnbonte]

We need a strong nation state, that's why I destroyed mine in the last 13 years of my reign.

[wilfredprins]

Rutte doesn't mean a word of what he says
he has proven that the last 14years in the Netherlands.

he lies from one lie to another

[janvanpelt]

It's party time in Holland !! We all raise the flag thinking about Rutte leaving the country !!! Thank You Nato, for this wonderfull opportunity !!! 🙏

[yugiohamersfoort]

From a macro perspective Rutte is very right here, despite what you may think of him. The fact that so many Dutch citizens were done with him had more to do with him being past the due date, than his performance as PM.

[jefvanzundert]

Hij moet nu wel slijmen maar heeft nooit enige inspanning gedaan om meer geld aan defensie uit te geven maarja hij lult zich er wel weer in de draaikont

[KatyYoder-cqkc]

NO to Rutte, YES to Jens. NO Trumpism. NO Communism.

[chocola]

Mark was fired from the job so he should piss off.

[kurtgriffioen]

Pro war, but no money . This man will spend YOUR money .

[glennnielsen]

The USA has, through NATO, subsidized socialism in the EU since World War II. The NATO countries have joined a club where it has been agreed that they contribute 2% of GDP to the military. To the European leaders who do not understand it, I would say, can I settle for paying less in tax than what the tax law requires? Of course Trump was right. Besides, he had an extremely entertaining way of communicating it.

[rdeleeuw]

Mark Rutte is perfect for the NATO job..! He easily turns, lie even easily, and not very truthful so he is the perfect man for the job... Gr from the Netherlands

[joszoet]

The Dutch kicked him out.. a few months ago....

[haarspeld]

Rutte is very dangerous!!, Why?, he often suffers from his memories, especially when he gets difficult questions from the political opposition parties here in the Netherlands and that is why he is not suitable for NATO!!

[glennnielsen]

If you fear something, it is because you are weak or not able to give a counter-response.

[glennnielsen]

Jonathan Ferro once again hits the nail on the head. The model the EU is based on is broken. You can always count on Jonathan Ferro to be sharp and ask the questions that are central.