Trump Floats Force to Take Greenland, NATO Allies Back Denmark

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he might use military force to annex Greenland if re-elected. This unprecedented idea has drawn immediate support for Denmark from its European allies. Denmark governs Greenland, a large, strategically important island. Trump's comments raise serious questions about the future of the NATO military alliance. Experts warn that an American attack on a founding NATO member like Denmark would destroy the alliance. European officials have united in backing Denmark. They reaffirmed that Greenland is Danish territory and that such threats are unacceptable between allies. The situation highlights growing concerns over the potential impact of a second Trump term on long-standing international partnerships. NATO's core principle is collective defense—an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. Analysts say Trump's scenario would force the ultimate test of this rule, likely causing NATO's collapse.