President Donald Trump has once again turned his attention to Greenland, reviving his push to acquire the Danish territory following renewed tensions with
NATO. In a Truth Social post, Trump criticized the alliance for what he sees as a lack of support during the Iran war, while taking aim at Greenland. "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!!! President DJT," the post read. His remarks come amid growing strain between Washington and NATO. Last week, Trump floated the idea of pulling the US out of the alliance, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned NATO risks becoming “not a very good arrangement” for Washington. The tensions were also evident during a recent meeting between Trump and NATO chief Mark Rutte in Washington, DC. Rutte, who has previously praised Trump’s leadership, even referring to him as “daddy,” traveled to ease relations as differences widened. Speaking at a White House press conference on the Iran war on Monday, Trump underscored how central Greenland remains to his thinking. “It all began with, if you want to know the truth, Greenland. We want Greenland. They don’t want to give it to us. And I said, ‘bye, bye,’” he said. Since returning to office in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO allies over what he considers insufficient military spending and contributions. His frustration intensified during the Iran war, when NATO declined to join the conflict militarily, a move Trump and his allies viewed as abandonment. Trump had first renewed efforts to acquire Greenland in January 2026, citing “national security purposes.” Denmark, which governs Greenland, strongly rejected the proposal, sparking a diplomatic dispute between NATO allies before both sides eventually reached an agreement. Now, with a temporary ceasefire in place, Trump’s latest comments suggest he may be signaling a renewed push to pursue US control of Greenland as tensions within NATO continue to simmer.
