Greenland's positioning between the U.S., Russia, and Europe makes it a strong geopolitical asset, and Trump has long argued that Denmark cannot be relied upon to protect the island from Russian and Chinese interests.
U.S. President Donald Trump, earlier this year, appeared to back down from his push for Greenland to become part of the United States. But after arriving in Ankara, Turkey on Tuesday, July 7, Trump appeared determined to reopen that old wound by reiterating his ideas for Greenland.On X, Financial Times' Amy Mackinnon reported, "Two hours since he touched…
President also threatens to pull all American troops from Europe and rails against Nato stance on Iran war Europe live – latest updatesDonald Trump has revived his bid for the US to acquire Greenland, threatening to pull all American armed forces out of Europe after the continent repeatedly pushed back.Arriving at the Nato summit in Ankara on Tuesday, the…
President Donald Trump says Greenland "should be controlled by the United States." He speaks at the Turkish presidential compound alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, where he is attending the 2026 NATO Summit. (Source: Bloomberg)
Greenland and Denmark both quickly pushed back on the remarks Tuesday.
President Trump renewed his call for the United States to have control of Greenland soon after arriving in Turkey for the NATO summit, reopening a fight that badly frayed relations with allies earlier this year. “Greenland doesn’t help Denmark, Denmark doesn’t spend money to really help Greenland, but it’s an important part for the United…
Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, frustrated with allies who denied military bases and overflight rights during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
