EventAt the Ankara NATO summit on July 7 2026, President Trump called for United States control of Greenland and threatened to pull all American troops from Europe if allies fail to meet defence‑spending targets, criticizing Denmark’s low defence budget and saying the island should be under U.S. command due to proximity to Russian and Chinese vessels.
Donald Trump, during a NATO summit, called for U.S. control of Greenland and said he could withdraw all American troops from Europe, arguing Denmark’s defense spending is insufficient and that the UK and other allies lag behind the 3.5% GDP defence target by 2035.
European leaders tread a political tightrope at NATO’s Ankara summit after President Trump threatened to take over Greenland. Washington signals reduced military commitments, while Canada bolsters its navy with new submarines.
