NATO is funded primarily by America. It only makes sense that we are in agreement.
And now the Chief NATO officer handed Trump a huge victory no one was prepared for.
In a refreshing moment of candor at the World Economic Forum in Davos, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte openly credited President Donald Trump for finally getting Europe to take its defense responsibilities seriously. Rutte didn’t mince words, acknowledging that Trump’s tough, no-nonsense approach—often criticized by global elites—delivered real results where polite diplomacy had failed for decades.
“I’m not popular with you now because I’m defending Donald Trump, but I really believe you can be happy that he is there because he has forced us in Europe to step up, to face the consequences that we have to take care of more of our own defense.”
Rutte went further, declaring that without Trump’s pressure, these changes simply wouldn’t have materialized.
“No way, without Donald Trump, this would never have happened. They’re all on 2% now.”
He added, “I’m absolutely convinced without Donald Trump you would not have taken those decisions, and they are crucial, particularly for the European and the Canadian side of NATO to really grow up in the post-Cold War world.”
Trump’s America-First Leadership Delivers Historic NATO Wins
President Trump’s unwavering insistence on fair burden-sharing has transformed NATO from a one-sided arrangement—where American taxpayers footed the bill for Europe’s security—into a more balanced alliance.
His bold demands, including threats to reevaluate commitments if allies didn’t pay up, pushed most members to finally meet the long-standing 2% GDP defense spending target set in 2014. Even more impressively, allies have now committed to ramping up toward 5% GDP on defense and national security infrastructure—a monumental shift that strengthens the entire free world against threats like Russian aggression.
Trump’s strategy proved what many suspected: European complacency ended only when faced with real accountability from a strong American leader.
His approach not only bolstered NATO’s capabilities but also reminded allies that true partnerships require mutual effort, not endless reliance on U.S. military might and taxpayer dollars.
Gratitude for a President Who Gets Results Amid Elite Backlash
While some Davos attendees grumbled about Trump’s style or his Arctic security priorities like Greenland, Rutte’s praise highlights the bigger picture: Trump’s leadership has made Europe stronger, more self-reliant, and better prepared for today’s dangers.
The NATO chief’s repeated admiration—even calling Trump the “daddy” of the alliance in past remarks—shows that decisive, America-first policies yield tangible victories for global security.
President Trump once again proves he’s the leader who delivers where others dither, forcing free nations to invest in their own defense and ensuring the alliance remains robust for generations.
Europe should be thanking him—not just for the wake-up call, but for making the transatlantic partnership fairer, tougher, and more effective than ever before.
