Trump Says Greenland Should Be Controlled by the US

Summary

President Trump, speaking alongside President Erdogan at the NATO summit in Ankara, argued that Greenland should be under US control because Denmark underinvests there and the island is strategically important and surrounded by Chinese and Russian vessels. He also warned that the US could withdraw all its soldiers from Europe and that Europe risks disappearing if it fails to manage immigration and energy.

• Trump says Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark.
• Cites lack of Danish investment and strategic importance amid Chinese and Russian naval presence.
• References prior US assistance with Russia and a willingness to remove American troops from Europe.
• Warns Europe could cease to exist if it mishandles immigration and energy policies.