A lip reader has claimed that a group of world leaders including Mark Rutte, Jens Stoltenberg and Viktor Orban were caught gossiping about Donald Trump during a recent NATO summitRudi Kinsella Content Editor, John O'sullivan Audience editor, Abigail Hunt Assistant News Editor and John O'Sullivan

13:53, 25 Jun 2025

Trump was dubbed a six-letter slur by his fellow world leaders(Image: AP)

World leaders whispered and exchanged glances in what seemed to be a shared alliance against Donald Trump, with the US President facing mounting challenges both internationally and domestically.

Nicola Hickling, a skilled lip reader, has provided insight into what some of these global figures think about Trump's ongoing struggles as they met at a recent NATO summit in the Netherlands.

Hickling analysed a conversation between Mark Rutte (NATO Secretary General), Jens Stoltenberg (Norway's Finance Minister) and Viktor Orban (the Prime Minister of Hungary), where they seemed to be mocking the US President. This comes after French leader Emmanuel Macron criticised Trump for his stance on Iran.

They seemed to be gossiping behind his back(Image: Getty)

Their conversation allegedly turned to Trump when Rutte asked Orban: "Did you get together at all?" Although the question appeared innocuous, Rutte's body language, including narrowed eyes and a forward lean, hinted at a deeper meaning behind their words. Orban responded with a sarcastic remark: "This is the Prime Minister of the USA. What a tosser. He wants to meet in France and speak there."

Stoltenberg, appearing taken aback, interjected with a stunned expression: "Are you mad?", seemingly concerned about the implications. Orban replied with a cryptic comment: "It depends what he wants.", reports the Mirror US.

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Stoltenberg echoed, seemingly incredulous: "You are mad."

With a seemingly nonchalant tone, Orban added: "Obviously it affects the world, doesn't it?", underscoring the far-reaching implications of the topic at hand, a notion to which Rutte agreed: "Yes, it does."

Orban wrapped up his thoughts on Trump with a blunt assessment: "What a tosser."

(Image: (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images))

According to the Cambridge dictionary, the term "tosser" is an offensive label for someone deemed foolish or disagreeable, and it is used as an insult in several European countries.

This exchange came as Trump sparked renewed concerns about the United States' commitment to defending its allies in the event of an attack, ahead of attending a NATO summit.

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Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said that his adherence to Article 5 of NATO's founding treaty, which enshrines collective defense among member nations, "depends on your definition".

"There are various interpretations of Article 5. You're aware of that, right?" Trump noted. "But I'm committed to being their friends."

He indicated that he would provide further clarification on his understanding of Article 5 upon arrival at the summit.