The remarks echoed his long-standing complaints that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has taken advantage of the United States, and questioned whether the allied countries would support the U.S. if the country needed them. And that’s the reason I’m seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States. That’s probably the biggest statement I make because people thought I would use force. I won’t use force.”Outright ownership sought: “All we are asking for is to get Greenland, including right, title and ownership because you need the ownership to defend it. And I want to see Europe go good, but it’s not heading in the right direction.”U.S. power: “The United States is keeping the whole world afloat.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 22, 2026 08:14 UTC