Trump Suggests US Control of Greenland, Criticizes NATO at Ankara Summit
During a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump stated that Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, and criticized the NATO alliance for not being reciprocal in its defense spending and support. He also indicated…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 7, 2026 —
At a NATO summit held in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump expressed his view that Greenland should be under United States control, rather than that of Denmark. The President’s remarks highlighted his perspective on international alliances and territorial influence.
During his address, President Trump also voiced criticism regarding the structure and contributions within the NATO alliance. He stated that the alliance lacks reciprocity, particularly in terms of defense spending and mutual support among member nations.
In addition to his comments on Greenland and NATO, President Trump indicated a potential shift in U.S. policy toward Turkey. He suggested a willingness to lift existing sanctions against the country. Furthermore, the President raised the possibility of the United States selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, a move that could have significant implications for regional security and defense partnerships.
The specific details regarding the timeline for any potential lifting of sanctions or the sale of F-35s were not provided in the President’s statements during the summit.
Story summarized from the original created by Tiago Ventura on time.com, see more information here.
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