Trump Claims NATO Exists Because of His Leadership Ahead of Davos Trip

• Donald Trump asserted that NATO would have collapsed without his leadership, claiming he has done more for the alliance than any other President.
• He made these remarks on Truth Social and reiterated them during a White House briefing, ahead of his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
• Trump questioned the reciprocity of NATO members, stating he doubts they would come to the US's defense despite Washington's commitment to them.
• His comments follow heightened tensions over Greenland, where European leaders in Davos vowed an "unflinching" response to his remarks.
• Trump also shared private text messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte prior to his Davos visit.

Why It Matters: Trump claims NATO's survival is due to his leadership, sparking debate ahead of the Davos summit.