Footage from 70th annual NATO summit has gone viral and has drawn great attention as it seems to show several world leaders discussing and making jokes about US President Donald Trump.
In a 25-second clip, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte were recorded sharing a laugh and gossiping about US President Trump at a Buckingham Palace event.
Microphones nearby only pick up snippets of the conversations, which starts with Johnson asking Macron why he was late.Macron’s response is inaudible but he can be seen nodding as Trudeau says, “He was late because he takes a … 40-minute press conference at the top.”While Trump was not mentioned by name, he is the only leader to have held a presser for that length of time.
When asked if the leaders were talking about Trump, a spokesperson for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte told they do not comment on closed door sessions. A Elysee Palace spokeswoman declined to comment, adding, “This video does not say anything special.” Meanwhile, a spokesman for Trudeau told they have no comment at this time. The White House has also declined to comment. None of the leaders seemed to be aware that the conversation was being recorded, although they were talking openly and loudly enough to be heard by others. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation first reported on the footage.
Trump’s first public reaction showed he was unhappy with that video surfacing, responding to a reporter’s question by calling Trudeau “two-faced.”
“He’s two-faced,” Trump said, adding “honestly with Trudeau he’s a nice guy.”
Trump continued: “The truth is I called him out on the fact that he’s not paying 2% and I guess he’s not very happy about it,” Trump said adding “he should be paying 2% and that Canada “has money.”
“I can imagine he’s not that happy but that’s the way it is.
