Belgian PM suggests US World Cup loss hit Trump ‘hard’
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever suggested that President Donald Trump was deeply affected by the US loss to Belgium in the World Cup, but said he won't bring it up at the NATO summit.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has indicated that the United States' World Cup defeat to Belgium has hit President Donald Trump hard. Speaking ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey, De Wever stated that he would not be the first to mention the sporting result.
According to De Wever, he has no intention of 'needling' the president by bringing up Belgium's victory, but he noted that Trump may still be feeling the sting. The prime minister added that in diplomacy, it is important to avoid uncomfortable topics, especially in the context of international relations.
The summit, to be held in Turkey, will bring together NATO leaders to discuss security issues. De Wever's comments suggest that personal sports rivalries can sometimes influence political meetings. However, he affirmed that he will focus on the key agenda items, leaving the football topic aside.
