When a Text Message Shatters International Trust
The Bulwark • • world
Key Points:
- President Trump sent a provocative text to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, circulated by the National Security Council, asserting U.S. claims over Greenland and criticizing NATO allies, which has caused significant concern in Europe and among U.S. military and political leaders.
- The message reflects a worldview that undermines traditional alliances by treating sovereignty as negotiable, alliances as conditional, and military power as a personal tool, challenging the foundational principles of trust, mutual respect, and shared sacrifice that sustain NATO.
- European leaders have responded by reaffirming their support for Denmark and signaling potential economic retaliation against the U.S. for Trump's aggressive stance, highlighting a growing rift between the U.S. administration and its allies.
- The article warns that any U.S
