My NATO rage began with Greenland, Trump says – POLITICO

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday evening that his recent grievances with NATO trace back to a standoff earlier this year over Greenland.

“It all began with, if you want to know the truth, Greenland,” Trump said during a White House press conference. “We want Greenland. They don’t want to give it to us. And I said, ‘bye, bye.’”

The remark revives a dispute that rattled transatlantic ties in January, when Trump threatened to take control of the self-ruling Danish territory before backing down after an agreement was struck. The episode sparked alarm across Europe, with Denmark reportedly preparing contingency plans in case of a U.S. invasion of the island.