It seems that sucking up to the leader of the free world - at least in public - is the most efficient way to avoid his ire… or to simply get him out the door.

The “Dear Donald” note praised Trump for “decisive action” in Iran and pushing NATO nations to spend more on defense.

The relationship with him is still volatile, the Ukraine strategy still unclear and Europe needs to ensure its collective defence, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

It seems that sucking up to the leader of the free world - at least in public - is the most efficient way to avoid his ire… or to simply get him out the door.