Trump Sharpens Criticism of NATO, Points to Greenland in Latest Truth Social Post
President Donald Trump expressed strong frustration with NATO allies in an all-caps post on Truth Social following his meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
The President wrote:
“NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN. REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE!!!”
Trump’s comments follow recent U.S. military actions in the Middle East and ongoing debates about Arctic security. The United States already operates Thule Air Base in Greenland under a long-standing defense agreement with Denmark.
This direct quote was widely reported yesterday by major outlets.
Sources:
• Associated Press
• The Wall Street Journal
• Bloomberg