At the recent NATO summit in the Netherlands, a subtle but sharp exchange between top leaders was reportedly aimed at Donald Trump, according to professional lip reader Nicola Hickling. She claims that Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, Dutch PM Dick Schoof, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte were mocking Trump in hushed tones during a conversation caught on camera.
Decoded Dialogue Behind the Scenes
Rutte allegedly asked Milanovic, “Did you get together at all?” to which Milanovic sarcastically responded, “This is the Prime Minister of the USA. What a tosser. He wants to meet in France and speak there.” Schoof, shocked, reportedly replied, “Are you mad?” Milanovic followed up with, “Obviously it affects the world, doesn’t it?” Rutte agreed: “Yes, it does.”
Why the Conversation Matters
The remarks, as described by Hickling, point to rising tensions and global concern over Trump’s leadership and rhetoric, especially as he questioned the US commitment to NATO’s Article 5, which ensures mutual defense.
Trump’s Article 5 Remarks Add Fuel
Ahead of the summit, Trump told reporters that there are “numerous definitions of Article 5,” adding uncertainty to a fundamental NATO promise. “I’m committed to being their friends,” he vaguely added, raising more questions than answers.
Who Is Nicola Hickling?
Nicola Hickling, who leads LipReader, has worked with legal experts, historians, and journalists to interpret muted conversations. Her claim about this interaction has reignited debates about Trump’s credibility on the world stage.
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