European leaders are firing back at former U.S. President Donald Trump after his controversial NATO comments and military threats over Greenland sparked a transatlantic crisis this week. 🌍💥
Trump’s dismissal of allied contributions in Afghanistan—"We’ve never needed them"—drew sharp rebukes from the UK and Poland, where leaders highlighted their nations’ troop losses. British PM Keir Starmer called the remarks "insulting," while Poland’s Donald Tusk declared, "Our soldiers’ sacrifices cannot be erased."
Tensions escalated further as Trump floated military action to acquire Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen firmly stated sovereignty is non-negotiable, while French President Emmanuel Macron accused the U.S. of "neo-colonialism."
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that transatlantic ties have suffered a "big blow," with former European Council President Charles Michel declaring the historic alliance "dead." Critics argue Trump’s threats violate NATO treaties and the UN Charter.
Why the Greenland obsession? 🌊 The island’s strategic Thule Air Base and Arctic resources are key to U.S. defense plans. While Trump claims ownership would "prevent conflict," analysts stress existing treaties already secure access.
As Arctic ice melts, this icy drama is heating up—and Europe isn’t backing down. ❄️⚡
