President Trump Donald John TrumpTrump says he doesn't think he could've done more to stop virus spread Conservative activist Lauren Witzke wins GOP Senate primary in Delaware Trump defends claim coronavirus will disappear, citing 'herd mentality' MORE's close friend Christopher Ruddy in an op-ed Thursday touted the president's leadership style and his accomplishments thus far in office.

In commentary published by The New York Times, titled "Don't like Trump's bluster? Sometimes it works," Ruddy offered a defense for Trump's style of governing.

Ruddy said there have been signs that the president's "antagonistic approach" toward China has "opened the door to strategic cooperation" on the problem of North Korea's developing weapons program.

"There are also signs that Mr. Trump’s style is resonating with ordinary Chinese," he wrote.

ADVERTISEMENT "Apparently, the Chinese never took Mr. Trump’s campaign rhetoric personally. They saw it as his starting point — a 'negotiating position,' as Mr. Trump himself might say."

Ruddy, the CEO of the conservative Newsmax, went on to criticize those who view the president as "overly provocative, unbalanced and lacking in any real results."

"Those critics have failed to appreciate how Mr. Trump’s strong positions on foreign policy have had a positive impact," he wrote.