Nato leaders agree not to mention World Cup to Donald Trump to avoid irritating him

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/08/nato-leaders-world-cup-donald-trump-ankara-summit

Nato leaders have informally agreed not to mention the football World Cup to Donald Trump for fear of irritating the US president at a crucial time for the military alliance.

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In the first open acknowledgment of the strategy, the Belgian prime minister, Bart De Wever, told reporters in Ankara he would not be discussing his country’s 4-1 win over the US earlier this week.

Look, can everyone please do their best not to annoy the bumbling pedophile? Thank you - your cooperation is appreciated.

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JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 42d

Just casually drop belgium and the number 4 into the conversation...

Saledovil@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 41d

Ask him to draw a clock ⏰, you cowards.

DarkDecay@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 41d

I'd imagine most world leaders avoid trump like the disease he is. He's probably very lonely at these events lol