Trump's Greenland Ultimatum: NATO on the Brink of Collapse
US President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Denmark over Greenland, announcing a two-month deadline to "resolve" the island's status aboard Air Force One. He insisted the territory is essential for American security, hot on the heels of the Venezuelan operation that nabbed Nicolás Maduro – signaling Greenland as his bold next move.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen fired back fiercely: "A US grab for Greenland would doom NATO!" She stressed that "only Denmark and Greenland decide their fate," urging Washington to halt threats against a steadfast ally. Greenland's Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen echoed, "Enough is enough – no more annexation fantasies!"
Nordic Front United
Nordic nations swiftly backed Denmark. Sweden's PM Ulf Kristersson affirmed "Greenland's future belongs to Denmark alone," while Norway's Jonas Gahr Støre pledged "unwavering solidarity." Finland and Iceland's leaders chimed in, solidifying regional resolve. UK PM Keir Starmer told the BBC he's "standing shoulder-to-shoulder" with Copenhagen.
Timeline and Sparks
Trump outlined a schedule: "We'll discuss Greenland in 20 days." He ridiculed Denmark's defenses as "adding one more dogsled" and claimed "even the EU needs us to have it." Tensions spiked with Katie Miller's (wife of Trump's deputy chief of staff) viral post painting Greenland in US flag hues captioned "SOON." Denmark's US envoy demanded "respect for territorial integrity."
These events strain NATO ties and could reshape global geopolitics, with Greenland's Arctic assets – resources and bases – fueling the fire.
