Trump, when asked why he wanted the U.S. to control Greenland, said: “Because that’s what I feel is psychologically needed for success. I think that ownership gives you a thing that you can’t do with, you’re talking about a lease or a treaty. “I don’t need international law,” he added. Trump, long skeptical of NATO, cast fresh doubt on his commitment to the alliance this week, saying he wasn't convinced it would come to Washington’s aid in a crisis. "I DOUBT NATO WOULD BE THERE FOR US IF WE REALLY NEEDED THEM,” he posted on Truth Social, although he added that the U.S. would continue to support its NATO allies.

Source: International New York Times January 09, 2026 13:13 UTC