According to Politico, citing informed sources, President Donald Trump surprised global leaders by giving them his personal phone number and encouraging them to reach out directly.

The newspaper reported, “Trump’s tendency toward frequent and often informal friendly conversations has become an integral part of his character. For instance, in early March, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer used WhatsApp to message Trump, asking him to revive and normalize his relationship with Zelensky.

The report noted that the list of leaders with such close contact with President Trump also includes French President Emmanuel Macron, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A knowledgeable source told the newspaper that Trump’s offer may have initially confused some, but now leaders who wish to maintain good relations with the U.S. president regularly call and text him.