Trump: "If it weren't for me, NATO would be garbage"; European friendship on the brink

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News18•21-01-2026, 08:21
Trump: "If it weren't for me, NATO would be garbage"; European friendship on the brink
- •Donald Trump claims NATO would have ceased to exist if he hadn't been US President, intensifying conflict with the alliance.
- •European countries are strongly reacting to Trump's statements, especially regarding Greenland, with leaders vowing firm responses.
- •Trump reiterated on Truth Social that he has done more for NATO than anyone, stating it would be 'dustbin of history' without him.
- •He questioned whether NATO countries would aid the US in a crisis, despite US commitment to them, demanding fair treatment.
- •Tensions over Greenland and Trump's sharing of private messages from Macron and Rutte have further strained transatlantic relations.
Why It Matters: Donald Trump's controversial claims about saving NATO and doubts about European loyalty strain transatlantic ties.
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