The article outlines how world leaders have increasingly resorted to sycophancy to manage their relationships with President Trump. Instead of confronting him directly, leaders such as Volodymyr Zelensky, Angela Merkel, and Mike Pence have adopted strategies of excessive praise and flattery. The recent performance by Mark Rutte, the secretary-general of NATO, who hosted Trump during the NATO summit, exemplifies this trend. By focusing on flattery instead of honest feedback, these leaders aim to appease Trump, despite his controversial positions, such as his skepticism towards the NATO alliance itself.
Over the past decade, the best way to deal with Trump seems to be through sycophancy, as demonstrated by various world leaders who seek his favor.
Mark Rutte's recent display of sycophancy at NATO's annual summit highlights the difficulties leaders face when managing their relationship with Trump.
World leaders have learned that Trump's preference for praise over honesty leads them to engage in increasingly elaborate flattery, often at the expense of truth.
Despite the risky approach, leaders like Rutte continue to navigate their relationship with Trump through excessive praise rather than confronting his controversial stances.
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