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Europe Flattens Trump: NATO Mimics, Rebrands Sanctions, Calls Ceasefire

7/6/2026

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European officials rehearse all-caps texts to placate President Donald Trump after his behavior.
NATO chief Mark Rutte leads “flattery diplomacy,” mimicking Trump’s style to win leaders’ favor.
A Brussels meeting of 30 heads in January 2025 rebranded sanctions as tariffs, called Ukraine ceasefire “stop the killing,” discussed cutting U.S. reliance after Trump threatened to seize Greenland, and followed February 2025 tablet-throw with President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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European officials rehearse all-caps texts to placate President Donald Trump after his behavior.
NATO chief Mark Rutte leads “flattery diplomacy,” mimicking Trump’s style to win leaders’ favor.
A Brussels meeting of 30 heads in January 2025 rebranded sanctions as tariffs, called Ukraine ceasefire “stop the killing,” discussed cutting U.S. reliance after Trump threatened to seize Greenland, and followed February 2025 tablet-throw with President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.