Trump renews Greenland push, says NATO would be stronger with US control
US President Donald Trump has again asserted that NATO would be "far more formidable and effective" if the United States controlled Greenland. He argues the territory is vital for US national security and must be acquired to prevent it from falling to Russia or China.
Trump renews Greenland push, says NATO would be stronger with US control
US President Donald Trump has intensified his campaign for the United States to acquire Greenland, framing it as a necessity for both American and NATO security. In a social media post, Trump argued that alliance's effectiveness is contingent on US control of the strategic Arctic territory.
A direct appeal to NATO and a security rationale
On his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, "NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES." He claimed the territory is "vital" for national security and warned that if the US does not obtain it, either Russia or China will. "NATO should be leading the way for us to get it," he added, positioning the alliance's support as a prerequisite for the move.
Danish rejection and military reinforcement
Trump's latest comments directly contradict the firm stance of Denmark, which governs Greenland as a self-governing territory. Both Copenhagen and the local government in Nuuk have repeatedly rejected any notion of a sale, reaffirming Danish sovereignty. In response to the persistent US interest, Denmark has announced plans to establish a stronger permanent military presence on the island, with reports of advanced troops and equipment already being deployed.
Geopolitical implications and regional response
The dispute highlights the growing geopolitical competition in the Arctic, driven by strategic positioning and access to mineral resources. For NATO members, including Black Sea powers like Türkiye, Trump's proposition creates a dilemma, forcing allies to choose between supporting a key ally's territorial integrity or endorsing a major power's expansionist security logic. The situation risks creating a significant rift within the alliance at a time of global tension.
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