Trump Threatens to Pull All US Troops From Europe Unless NATO Hands Over Greenland
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump stated that U.S. troop levels in Europe hinge on whether allies support his agenda regarding Greenland and the war in Iran, warning that security commitments are not guaranteed.
- Trump's comments follow a contentious NATO summit in Ankara where he criticized allies for insufficient defense spending, questioning why the United States spends hundreds of billions protecting a region vastly different than 20 years ago.
- Roughly 80,000 U.S. troops remain stationed across Europe, though the Pentagon has begun scaling back deployments; Trump expressed particular ire that Spain initially refused to meet NATO's requirement to spend at least 5% of GDP on defense.
- Trump has long sought U.S. control of Greenland, arguing that Danish authorities cannot protect the Arctic territory from Chinese or Russian invasion, sparking fears he might leverage security commitments to force a deal.
- Fuelling anxiety is the Pentagon's six-month review of its force posture, led by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, which has already seen cancellation of future deployments and asset cuts signaling potential long-term shifts in U.S. commitments.
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(Agenzia Vista) USA, July 9, 2026 "If I am going to withdraw other American troops from Europe? I have not yet made that final decision. Much will depend on Greenland." Trump said aboard Air Force One. WhiteHouse Source: Agenzia Vista / Alexander Jakhnagiev
Trump Threatens to Pull All US Troops From Europe Unless NATO Hands Over Greenland
President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw every American soldier from Europe unless NATO allies agree to hand over Greenland, reviving a dispute that has strained the alliance since the start of the year. Speaking to reporters before arriving in Turkey, Trump was first asked whether he planned to pull more American troops out of Europe. 'I haven't made that final determination. A lot is gonna depend on Greenland. A lot. I mean, we're gon…
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thueringen24.deDonald Trump sees Europe in danger and makes a clear threat. This is about a possible US withdrawal.
At a NATO summit in Ankara, the US president reiterated his desire for the US to gain control of Greenland.
At a NATO summit in Ankara, the US president reiterated his desire for the US to gain control of Greenland.
US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of further reduction of American troops in Europe, linking any such decision to a possible agreement on the future of Greenland.
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