Trump: ‘It may be a choice’ between seizing Greenland or preserving NATO
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. might have to choose between acquiring Greenland and maintaining the NATO alliance, without directly answering which he prioritizes.
- Trump expressed a belief that owning Greenland outright is psychologically important for success, rather than relying on leases or treaties.
- He stated he does not feel bound by international law, being guided only by his own morality and conscience.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that a U.S. military move against Greenland would end NATO and its established security framework.
- French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the U.S. for distancing itself from allies and abandoning international rules, while Trump expressed doubts about NATO's reliability in a crisis but affirmed continued support.
