Trump says U.S. control of Greenland is necessary for Golden Dome project, NATO prowess

NATO needs the U.S. to take control of Greenland to be an effective deterrent to China and Russia, and anything less is "unacceptable," President Trump said Wednesday.

Mr. Trump aimed his comment, posted on Truth Social, at European leaders who say Denmark, a NATO member, must maintain control of Greenland.

"Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, NATO would not be an effective force or deterrent — Not even close!" Mr. Trump said. "They know that, and so do I."

Mr. Trump has pushed for the annexation of Greenland for years.