Trump leaks personal messages from Macron and Rutte responding to Greenland moves
The Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump posted private messages from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and French President Emmanuel Macron on Truth Social, highlighting praise for his work in Syria and invitations to meetings amid tensions over Greenland.
- Trump intensified his push to acquire Greenland from Denmark, threatening 200% tariffs on French wine and tariffs on several European countries if the U.S. is not allowed to buy the island, sparking fears of a renewed trade war.
- Trump's messages revealed frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and emphasized his belief that Denmark cannot protect Greenland from Russia or China, asserting the U.S. must have "complete and total control" of the island.
- European leaders, including those from Norway, Germany, and the EU, are seeking to de-escalate
