The president also suggested the U.S. could pull troops out of Europe.
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Trump revives Greenland acquisition push, warns NATO he may pull U.S. troops from Europe amid burden-sharing tensions.
But the president praised Turkey and again floated the idea of selling Ankara advanced fighter jets, even as he aired old complaints about Greenland, Ukraine and European energy policy.
US president threatens to withdraw all troops from Europe as he says he wants to take over Danish-owned Arctic island ...
President Trump on Tuesday reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, a declaration that will assuredly ruffle feathers at this week's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
NATO fell into a crisis earlier this year as Trump demanded that the U.S. must take control of Greenland on national security grounds.
President Trump continued his calls for the United States to assume control of Greenland, admitting his stance "hurt my relationship with NATO."
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and Greenland ...
Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and Greenland ...