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Belgian ambassador to the US lashes out at minister

Belgian ambassador to the US lashes out at minister

US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White criticized Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke in a social media post that has since been deleted. The conflict arose after Vandenbroucke supported party leader Conner Rousseau, who previously drew criticism from White for comparing Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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