President Donald Trump renewed criticism of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization while revisiting his past push to acquire Greenland, signaling continued skepticism about U.S. reliance on traditional allies.<\/p>\n
Trump Revives NATO Criticism, Greenland Debate<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Trump posted on Truth Social, questioning NATO’s reliability and referencing his earlier interest in Greenland, the Arctic territory controlled by Denmark.<\/p>\n
“NATO wasn’t there when we needed them, and they won’t be there if we need them again,” Trump wrote.<\/p>\n
He added, “Remember Greenland, that big, poorly run, piece of ice!!!.”<\/p>\n
Trump considered withdrawing from NATO after allies refused to support the U.S.<\/a> in its conflict with Iran. <\/p>\n He said, “I am strongly considering pulling out of NATO,” and added, “I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way.”<\/p>\n Trump Slams NATO After Iran Ceasefire Talks<\/p>\n NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Trump was “clearly disappointed” that U.S. allies refused to join its conflict with Iran, following a private meeting in Washington. <\/p>\n