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Trump renews Greenland threats at NATO summit, says U.S. could remove troops from Europe
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
At a NATO summit, Trump stated the U.S. is considering the acquisition of Greenland and suggested the possibility of reducing American military presence in Europe. Trump previously made similar statements about Greenland earlier in the year, citing national security. NATO members have not indicated support for the U.S. taking control of Greenland, which is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.