The United States ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, said that “talking is better than fighting.” He also stressed that, in his view, Donald Trump “holds all the cards.”

Whitaker further claimed that Trump is entering from a “position of strength” and relying on the “strongest military in the world.”

The remarks come as Washington’s tone on security and political cases continues to draw media attention. The published text does not provide further details about the context of these statements.