Trump wants Greenland, threatens to pull US troops out of Europe
US president Donald Trump has revived his push to take control of Greenland, this time threatening to remove all American armed forces from Europe if Nato allies keep blocking him. The move, made as he arrived at the Nato summit in Ankara on Tuesday, has sparked fresh tension with European leaders, including the UK's new prime minister.
Why does Trump want Greenland?
Trump argues that Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, is strategically vital for the US. He claims Denmark neglects the island, while Chinese and Russian ships operate in the surrounding waters. 'It should be controlled by the US, not by Denmark,' he told reporters. 'And when they wouldn't go along with it, and with all the