Trump says US will always support NATO despite plans to invade or buy Greenland

Published January 7, 2026 1:12pm ET



President Donald Trump is telling NATO allies who are upset with his bid for Greenland that the U.S. will always support the alliance, whether they want it or not.

The commander in chief posted a long, winding statement to social media on Wednesday that reaffirmed U.S. commitment to the alliance — while also admonishing other members for previously failing to meet contribution quotas and ruminating on his loss of last year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

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