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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dutch Queen Reveals What She Really Said During That Viral Trump Moment
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands said that viral moment with President Donald Trump wasn't quite what it looked like to some observers. The queen and King Willem-Alexander met with Trump last month during the NATO summit at The Hague. In footage that took off across social media, she made a gesture with her mouth ― one some thought was mocking Trump's own distinctive mouth movements. But she said that's not what happened at all. 'I said 'thank you' to someone who had helped,' she told AD, a Dutch news site, according to a translation by The Daily Beast. She called the encounter 'pleasant.' The moment didn't just take off on social media. It also became fodder for right-wing media, with Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo joking that the gesture might cause Trump to send a 'personalized bunker buster' bomb to the Netherlands.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Dutch king now accused of 'power move' in Trump meeting after Queen denies she mocked his voice
A viral moment between King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and US President Donald Trump has sparked heated debate online. And some viewers are labeling the Dutch monarch's handshake as a calculated 'power move.' The interaction occurred during the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague on June 24, where the Dutch royals formally greeted Trump. Footage of the handshake, which has gained over 4.2 million views on TikTok, shows Willem-Alexander gripping Trump's hand and appearing to yank it towards his midriff - a move many believe mirrors Trump's own famously assertive handshake style. Trump has long been known for using strong handshakes as a form of nonverbal dominance. Past clips show him pulling leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau toward him with force. The Dutch king's move has prompted some to suggest he deliberately flipped the script. A video montage of Trump's handshakes with world figures, including Vladimir Putin and US Justice Neil Gorsuch, sets up the context before cutting to Willem-Alexander's interaction. Unlike many others caught off-guard by Trump's grip, Willem-Alexander appeared prepared and steady. Social media users have praised the king's composure, with some suggesting it was a subtle assertion of equal footing. The moment came just days after Queen Maxima faced scrutiny for allegedly mocking Trump's mouth movements during a previous meeting. She has since denied the claim. While the queen's reaction initially drew attention, the king's handshake is now the focal point of online discourse. Experts have long analyzed Trump's handshake tactics, calling them attempts to assert psychological dominance. Florin Dolcos, a psychology professor, once described Trump's approach as 'trying too hard' to maintain control in interactions. Whether Willem-Alexander's response was intentional or instinctual remains unclear. Neither the Dutch royal family nor Trump's team has publicly commented on the handshake. Still, the moment has sparked renewed interest in political body language at high-profile events. The handshake has become the latest symbol in a growing archive of viral NATO summit moments. And with over 400,000 likes on TikTok alone, it's clear this isn't just a handshake - it's headline news.
Al Arabiya
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Royal Upgrade: Trump Will Stay At The Dutch King's Palace During His NATO Visit
US President Donald Trump has a sleepover this week in the Netherlands that is quite literally fit for a king. Trump is visiting The Hague for a summit of the 32 leaders of NATO on Wednesday, and his sleeping arrangements have received a significant upgrade. He is scheduled to arrive Tuesday night and be whisked by motorcade along closed-off highways to the Huis Ten Bosch palace nestled in a forest on the edge of The Hague for a dinner with other alliance leaders hosted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander. Trump had been expected to stay at a swanky hotel in the town of Noordwijk on the Dutch North Sea coast–but not anymore. A spokesperson for the Dutch government information service, Anna Sophia Posthumus, told The Associated Press that the president will be sleeping at the palace that is home to Willem-Alexander, his Argentinian-born wife, Queen Maxima, and their three daughters–though the princesses have mostly flown the royal nest to pursue studies. Parts of Huis Ten Bosch palace date back to the 17th century. It has a Wassenaar Wing where the royal family live and a Hague Wing that is used by guests. The centerpiece of the palace is the ornate Orange Hall, named for the Dutch Royal House of Orange. The palace is also close to the new US Embassy in the Netherlands. Trump is no stranger to royal visits. In 2019, he dropped in to Windsor Castle for tea with Queen Elizabeth II during a tumultuous visit to the UK.
The Independent
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Royal upgrade: Trump will stay at the Dutch king's palace during his NATO visit
U.S. President Donald Trump has a sleepover this week in the Netherlands that is, quite literally, fit for a king. Trump is visiting The Hague for a summit of the 32 leaders of NATO on Wednesday, and his sleeping arrangements have received a significant upgrade. He is scheduled to arrive Tuesday night and be whisked by motorcade along closed-off highways to the Huis Ten Bosch palace, nestled in a forest on the edge of The Hague, for a dinner with other alliance leaders hosted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander. Trump had been expected to stay at a swanky hotel in the town of Noordwijk on the Dutch North Sea coast, but not anymore. A spokesperson for the Dutch government information service, Anna Sophia Posthumus, told The Associated Press that the president will be sleeping at the palace that is home to Willem-Alexander, his Argentine-born wife, Queen Maxima, and their three daughters, though the princesses have mostly flown the royal nest to pursue studies. Parts of Huis Ten Bosch palace date back to the 17th century. It has a Wassenaar Wing, where the royal family live, and a Hague Wing that is used by guests. The centerpiece of the palace is the ornate Orange Hall, named for the Dutch Royal House of Orange. The palace is also close to the new U.S. Embassy in the Netherlands. Trump is no stranger to royal visits. In 2019, he dropped in to Windsor Castle for tea with Queen Elizabeth II during a tumultuous visit to the United Kingdom. ___ Associated Press writers Molly Quell in The Hague and Danica Kirka in London contributed.
Associated Press
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Royal upgrade: Trump will stay at the Dutch king's palace during his NATO visit
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has a sleepover this week in the Netherlands that is, quite literally, fit for a king. Trump is visiting The Hague for a summit of the 32 leaders of NATO on Wednesday, and his sleeping arrangements have received a significant upgrade. He is scheduled to arrive Tuesday night and be whisked by motorcade along closed-off highways to the Huis Ten Bosch palace, nestled in a forest on the edge of The Hague, for a dinner with other alliance leaders hosted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander. Trump had been expected to stay at a swanky hotel in the town of Noordwijk on the Dutch North Sea coast, but not anymore. A spokesperson for the Dutch government information service, Anna Sophia Posthumus, told The Associated Press that the president will be sleeping at the palace that is home to Willem-Alexander, his Argentine-born wife, Queen Maxima, and their three daughters, though the princesses have mostly flown the royal nest to pursue studies. Parts of Huis Ten Bosch palace date back to the 17th century. It has a Wassenaar Wing, where the royal family live, and a Hague Wing that is used by guests. The centerpiece of the palace is the ornate Orange Hall, named for the Dutch Royal House of Orange. The palace is also close to the new U.S. Embassy in the Netherlands. Trump is no stranger to royal visits. In 2019, he dropped in to Windsor Castle for tea with Queen Elizabeth II during a tumultuous visit to the United Kingdom. ___ Associated Press writers Molly Quell in The Hague and Danica Kirka in London contributed.
