'My fiance could be the first gay Dutch prime minister'

"It's always important to have people that represent or people that you can relate [to] in good positions, like positions where they can show that you can do whatever you want."

"It doesn't matter where you're from or your sexuality, what you like, what you don't like. I think it opens the door to future young guys, young politicians that really want to become one day something, and they think, 'OK, he made it, maybe I have a chance also to make it.'"

"They wanted to know more how we met, how is it going as a couple, what we try or like as a person. We try to show [our] true self, we don't really want to tell people what to do or what they cannot do, so it's just what you see of us is what we are, and I think it's quite powerful."

Rob Jetten could become the Netherlands' first gay prime minister, presenting a significant moment for LGBTQ+ visibility. His fiance9, hockey player Nicole1s Keenan, said representation matters and that seeing openly gay leaders shows people they can achieve high office. Keenan said such visibility can open doors for young people and aspiring politicians who may now believe they have a chance. He described Dutch appetite for new, positive energy and expressed optimism about Jetten's potential term. Keenan recounted meeting Jetten in 2022, noted public interest in their relationship, and said they aim to show their true selves.

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