#Gravitas U.S. President Donald Trump spent the weekend turning his Truth Social account into a showcase of AI-generated images. Mixing politics with fantasy and personal branding. From historic American heroes to walking with aliens. The U.S. President shared over 40 posts, most of which were AI-generated images that quickly grabbed attention and sparked many online conversations. 


Aliens, Greenland, Elvis, Trump's AI social posting spree 

US President Donald Trump has once again called for the United States to take control of Greenland, arguing the Arctic territory should not remain under Denmark. His remarks, made during the NATO summit in Turkey, have reignited tensions with European allies and revived a long-running dispute over Greenland's strategic importance.

Trump: Greenland will be under US control by end of my term 

A massive iceberg did a stunning and scary flip off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland, near the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ilulissat Icefjord on July 25. A video shows the icy body flipping through the sea, creating a rough and scary scene. It does this with such force that the rough underside of the iceberg was also visible as waves hit through. A video shows houses on in the foreground as the massive icy body thrashes in the sea. No injuries were reported. Netizens reacted with shock and awe to the video of the flipping iceberg.&nbsp;One wrote, "What's astonishing is when you realize just how deep the water has to be to do that, THAT CLOSE TO THE SHORELINE.... Greenland isn't for wimps," with another adding, “A massive iceberg flips in mere seconds. What looks most solid can collapse without warning. Nature needs no words it quietly reminds us never to take the fragility of everything for granted.”<h2>Shocked netizens are in disbelief, watching the iceberg flip</h2>Some even thought it was an AI-generated video and couldn't be real. However, the video has apparently been shot by a local resident and is real. Other users pointed out that such an event can trigger a local tsunami. "Does this create a huge wave that grows as it gets to the coast?" one asked. &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A massive iceberg capsized just off the coast of Ilulissat in northern Greenland 🇬🇱this morning. Fortunately, no one was injured. <a href="https://t.co/vfUGgVdSRz">pic.twitter.com/vfUGgVdSRz</a>&mdash; Orla Joelsen (@OJoelsen) <a href="https://x.com/OJoelsen/status/2081013859695956350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"I didn't know they could do that! I always thought they were too bottom heavy to turn!" one said. A major chunk of icebergs is typically under the surface of the sea. So for it to be flipping this way means it has either broken from the middle, or melted away. “Wow! Very lucky that speeding iceberg in the ocean didn’t take someone out.”<h2>Climate change and glaciers</h2>Ocean waters have witnessed a huge spike this year, with the Pacific several notches above normal because of El Nino. The weather phenomenon has been particularly bad this year, with predictions warning of the worst one in 150 years. Ilulissat Icefjord is located 250 km north of the Arctic Circle. Climate change is impacting the world's glaciers and icebergs, with calving events seeing an uptick. The story is the same in Antarctica where the Doomsday Glacier, Thwaites, could vanish by the 23rd century. By around 2067, Thwaites alone could lose 180–200 gigatonnes of ice per year.&nbsp;

A massive iceberg was seen flipping through the sea at Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland, on July 25. The giant piece of ice turned around in the waters, as its underbelly was exposed. The incident caused no injuries. 

A massive iceberg did a stunning and scary flip off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland, near the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ilulissat Icefjord on July 25. A video shows the icy body flipping through the sea, creating a rough and scary scene. It does this with such force that the rough underside of the iceberg was also visible as waves hit through. A video shows houses on in the foreground as the massive icy body thrashes in the sea. No injuries were reported. Netizens reacted with shock and awe to the video of the flipping iceberg. One wrote, "What's astonishing is when you realize just how deep the water has to be to do that, THAT CLOSE TO THE SHORELINE.... Greenland isn't for wimps," with another adding, “A massive iceberg flips in mere seconds. What looks most solid can collapse without warning. Nature needs no words it quietly reminds us never to take the fragility of everything for granted.” Shocked netizens are in disbelief, watching the iceberg flip Some even thought it was an AI-generated video and couldn't be real. However, the video has apparently been shot by a local resident and is real. Other users pointed out that such an event can trigger a local tsunami. "Does this create a huge wave that grows as it gets to the coast?" one asked.

A massive iceberg was seen flipping through the sea at Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland, on July 25. The giant piece of ice turned around in the waters, as its underbelly was exposed. The incident caused no injuries.&nbsp;

Giant iceberg flips violently near Greenland exposing its underside - 'I didn't know they could do that'

Scientists have discovered a strange anomaly in the North Atlantic, situated south of Greenland, where a 'cold blob' of ocean and air is cooling down while the rest of the world is experiencing a rise in temperature. Researchers used satellite data, multiple reanalysis records, and ocean heat content data extending back to 1955, in order to figure out the driving forces behind the blob. Up to this point, scientists have long debated two possible causes behind the Atlantic Ocean's "cold blob": either reduced heat transport into the region by ocean currents or increased heat loss from the ocean surface. The latest findings support the former theory, suggesting results support the first explanation, and they conclude that we're now very close to a dangerous tipping point. The study links the cold patch to a weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system that appears to be edging closer to a potential collapse. Researchers warn that such a shutdown could have far-reaching global consequences beyond the cooling observed in the North Atlantic. "Given the well-established existence of a tipping point of the AMOC, as well as recent studies finding a range of different 'early warning signals' of the ocean circulation approaching such a tipping point, the strong evidence for a weakening AMOC is a serious concern for society and policy," the researchers wrote in a published paper.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/straight-out-of-science-fiction-scientists-want-to-spray-a-giant-shield-to-protect-earth-from-solar-storms-bizarre-science-news-1781081111671">Could chemicals sprayed around Earth stop dangerous solar storms? New study suggests it might</a><h3>Deep ocean currents drive surface heat loss</h3>Their analysis found that the cooling is driven by changes in deep ocean currents rather than heat escaping from the surface. In fact, surface heat loss in the region has declined, indicating that the main issue is a reduced inflow of warm water. Because the cold blob lies at the northern end of the AMOC's vast ocean conveyor belt, a slowdown in the system would naturally result in lower temperatures there, as less warm water is transported northward from tropical and equatorial regions. The new findings give us a few of the best pieces of evidence yet that the cold blob and this vast ocean current are directly interconnected. "The observed cooling trend cannot be explained by surface heat flux changes," write the authors of this new study. "Multidecadal heat content variations are generally larger and more tightly correlated with ocean heat transport than with surface heat flux variability." Most scientists agree that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is gradually approaching closer to a critical point and could eventually cease functioning altogether. Rising ocean water temperatures, coupled with melting glaciers (which release freshwater into the oceans), are disrupting the balance that drives the current system. A complete collapse of the AMOC could trigger far-reaching impacts, including much colder, harsher winters, with significant changes in global weather patterns, ecosystems, and food security across Europe. "While large uncertainty remains over how close the Earth is to this tipping point, standard CMIP6 simulations of future global warming scenarios suggest it is crossed in a substantial subset of these model simulations around the middle of this century," write the researchers. Since 2004, the current system has been directly monitored, leaving scientists with a very small record to clearly find out the long-term trajectory of its recent weakening.

Scientists found a "cold blob" in the North Atlantic cooling despite global warming, driven by a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) current system. Data since 1955 shows reduced warm water inflow, warning of a potential weather-altering tipping point by mid-century.

Scientists have discovered a strange anomaly in the North Atlantic, situated south of Greenland, where a 'cold blob' of ocean and air is cooling down while the rest of the world is experiencing a rise in temperature. Researchers used satellite data, multiple reanalysis records, and ocean heat content data extending back to 1955, in order to figure out the driving forces behind the blob. Up to this point, scientists have long debated two possible causes behind the Atlantic Ocean's "cold blob": either reduced heat transport into the region by ocean currents or increased heat loss from the ocean surface. The latest findings support the former theory, suggesting results support the first explanation, and they conclude that we're now very close to a dangerous tipping point. The study links the cold patch to a weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system that appears to be edging closer to a potential collapse. Researchers warn that such a shutdown could have far-reaching global consequences beyond the cooling observed in the North Atlantic. "Given the well-established existence of a tipping point of the AMOC, as well as recent studies finding a range of different 'early warning signals' of the ocean circulation approaching such a tipping point, the strong evidence for a weakening AMOC is a serious concern for society and policy," the researchers wrote in a published paper. Also read: Could chemicals sprayed around Earth stop dangerous solar storms? New study suggests it might Deep ocean currents drive surface heat loss Their analysis found that the cooling is driven by changes in deep ocean currents rather than heat escaping from the surface. In fact, surface heat loss in the region has declined, indicating that the main issue is a reduced inflow of warm water. Because the cold blob lies at the northern end of the AMOC's vast ocean conveyor belt, a slowdown in the system would naturally result in lower temperatures there, as less warm water is transported northward from tropical and equatorial regions. The new findings give us a few of the best pieces of evidence yet that the cold blob and this vast ocean current are directly interconnected. "The observed cooling trend cannot be explained by surface heat flux changes," write the authors of this new study. "Multidecadal heat content variations are generally larger and more tightly correlated with ocean heat transport than with surface heat flux variability." Most scientists agree that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is gradually approaching closer to a critical point and could eventually cease functioning altogether. Rising ocean water temperatures, coupled with melting glaciers (which release freshwater into the oceans), are disrupting the balance that drives the current system. A complete collapse of the AMOC could trigger far-reaching impacts, including much colder, harsher winters, with significant changes in global weather patterns, ecosystems, and food security across Europe. "While large uncertainty remains over how close the Earth is to this tipping point, standard CMIP6 simulations of future global warming scenarios suggest it is crossed in a substantial subset of these model simulations around the middle of this century," write the researchers. Since 2004, the current system has been directly monitored, leaving scientists with a very small record to clearly find out the long-term trajectory of its recent weakening.

Scientists found a "cold blob" in the North Atlantic cooling despite global warming, driven by a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) current system. Data since 1955 shows reduced warm water inflow, warning of a potential weather-altering tipping point by mid-century.

Mysterious North Atlantic 'cold blob' signals growing risk of major ocean current collapse: What's happening?

US President Donald Trump once again went on a Truth Social posting spree on Friday, May 22. The viral post once again rekindles Trump's previous assertions around Greenland, and the much-touted Golden Dome missile defence system. Trump's late-night posts featured surreal, dramatic, cinematic AI-generated images reemphasising his strategic and military ambitions.Trump's first AI post featured a Golden Dome over the White House. It was a glowing, futuristic, fortified dome structure surrounding the White House, with a space satellite that could shoot missiles at enemies. The next post was even more dramatic as a larger-than-life figure of Trump appeared on the Nukk skyline, peering over an Arctic coastal community with the caption, “Hello Greenland”.Shortly after taking office in his second term, Trump announced the flagship national missile defence initiative to construct a highly advanced, layered defence shield spanning land, sea, and space to protect the entire United States homeland from foreign aerial attacks. The project was estimated to cost around $175 billion before, now estimated to cost around $1.2 trillion over 20 years.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukmto-suspicious-tanker-approach-bab-el-mandeb-socotra-1779524895785">UKMTO reports suspicious vessel approach near Socotra amid regional tensions</a>“Once fully constructed, the Golden Dome will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world and even if they're launched from space,” said Trump from the Oval Office last May. He previously posted a similar AI-generated image to visualise his promise of a "total shield" protecting the American homeland from coast to coast, but this time it narrowed to a fortified dome encasing only the White House.Trump, on several occasions, has made his intention clear to grab Greenland from Denmark, which irked the traditional NATO allies who lodged a formal protest against Trump. He claims the Arctic territory is a critical geostrategic bottleneck vulnerable to Russian and Chinese maritime expansion.“We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security — and Denmark is not going to be able to do it,” said Trump. Trump's recent move to open a new and bigger US consulate in Greenland faced resistance from the coastal community. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Trump shared dramatic AI-generated Truth Social posts featuring a giant image over Greenland and a futuristic Golden Dome missile shield over the White House, reviving debate over Arctic strategy and US defense ambitions.

US President Donald Trump once again went on a Truth Social posting spree on Friday, May 22. The viral post once again rekindles Trump's previous assertions around Greenland, and the much-touted Golden Dome missile defence system. Trump's late-night posts featured surreal, dramatic, cinematic AI-generated images reemphasising his strategic and military ambitions. Trump's first AI post featured a Golden Dome over the White House. It was a glowing, futuristic, fortified dome structure surrounding the White House, with a space satellite that could shoot missiles at enemies. The next post was even more dramatic as a larger-than-life figure of Trump appeared on the Nukk skyline, peering over an Arctic coastal community with the caption, “Hello Greenland”. Shortly after taking office in his second term, Trump announced the flagship national missile defence initiative to construct a highly advanced, layered defence shield spanning land, sea, and space to protect the entire United States homeland from foreign aerial attacks. The project was estimated to cost around $175 billion before, now estimated to cost around $1.2 trillion over 20 years. Also Read: UKMTO reports suspicious vessel approach near Socotra amid regional tensions “Once fully constructed, the Golden Dome will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world and even if they're launched from space,” said Trump from the Oval Office last May. He previously posted a similar AI-generated image to visualise his promise of a "total shield" protecting the American homeland from coast to coast, but this time it narrowed to a fortified dome encasing only the White House. Trump, on several occasions, has made his intention clear to grab Greenland from Denmark, which irked the traditional NATO allies who lodged a formal protest against Trump. He claims the Arctic territory is a critical geostrategic bottleneck vulnerable to Russian and Chinese maritime expansion. “We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security — and Denmark is not going to be able to do it,” said Trump. Trump's recent move to open a new and bigger US consulate in Greenland faced resistance from the coastal community.

Donald Trump shared dramatic AI-generated Truth Social posts featuring a giant image over Greenland and a futuristic Golden Dome missile shield over the White House, reviving debate over Arctic strategy and US defence ambitions.

'Hello Greenland': Trump shares dramatic AI image reviving Arctic ambitions

Mass protests erupted in Greenland as residents demonstrated during the visit of U.S. special envoy Jeff Landry, amid rising tensions over Washington’s Arctic ambitions. The rally reflects growing local opposition to perceived U.S. influence and political pressure on Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark. Protesters carried Greenlandic flags and slogans demanding respect for sovereignty, while leaders reiterated that Greenland is not for sale.


Greenland Protest: Rally in Greenland During Jeff Landry's Visit to Greenland

More than 500 people gathered in Nuuk this week to protest against US President Donald Trump’s repeated remarks on his desire to control Greenland. The demonstration took place shortly after the inauguration of the new premises of the US consulate in the Arctic island’s capital.Protesters carried banners reading “Go Home USA,” “Make America Go Away!” and “We are not for sale,” while many waved Greenland’s red-and-white national flag. Some demonstrators also held signs stating “Asu USA,” with “Asu” meaning “Stop” in Greenlandic. The crowd also turned their backs on the US consulate building and observed two minutes of silence to express opposition to Washington’s growing interest in the strategically important island.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The demonstrators are chanting “Go home, USA” outside the consulate. May 21, 2026 <a href="https://t.co/EeWGHzF4LP">pic.twitter.com/EeWGHzF4LP</a>&mdash; Orla Joelsen (@OJoelsen) <a href="https://twitter.com/OJoelsen/status/2057523981817672109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JUST NOW: Anti-US demonstration underway in Nuuk, Greenland, protesters waving Greenland flags and carrying anti-Trump signs are marching toward the new American consulate. The rally comes amid ongoing President Trump interest in Greenland’s strategic Arctic location. <a href="https://t.co/jSnP31zDUS">pic.twitter.com/jSnP31zDUS</a>&mdash; FAN TRUMP ARMY (@FANTRUMPARMY) <a href="https://twitter.com/FANTRUMPARMY/status/2057701246820126747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States needs greater control over Greenland due to national security concerns, warning that the Danish autonomous territory could otherwise fall under the influence of China or Russia. His comments have sparked concern and frustration among many Greenlanders, who insist the island’s future should remain in their own hands.“Greenland belongs to us. It’s our country. It doesn’t belong to Denmark or the United States. We are a people and we live here,” 68-year-old protester Grethe Kramer Berthelsen told AFP.The new US consulate building was inaugurated earlier in the day in the presence of US Ambassador to Denmark Kenneth Howery. Greenlandic broadcaster KNR reported that Howery assured attendees that Trump had ruled out the use of force and that Greenlanders themselves would decide the island’s future.Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen declined to attend the inauguration. Earlier in the week, he met with Trump’s special envoy Jeff Landry, who called for a stronger American presence in Greenland during his visit.“It’s time for the US to put its footprint back on Greenland,” he said as he wound up his four-day visit.

Hundreds protested outside the newly inaugurated US consulate in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s remarks on controlling the Arctic island.

More than 500 people gathered in Nuuk this week to protest against US President Donald Trump’s repeated remarks on his desire to control Greenland. The demonstration took place shortly after the inauguration of the new premises of the US consulate in the Arctic island’s capital. Protesters carried banners reading “Go Home USA,” “Make America Go Away!” and “We are not for sale,” while many waved Greenland’s red-and-white national flag. Some demonstrators also held signs stating “Asu USA,” with “Asu” meaning “Stop” in Greenlandic. The crowd also turned their backs on the US consulate building and observed two minutes of silence to express opposition to Washington’s growing interest in the strategically important island.

Hundreds protested outside the newly inaugurated US consulate in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s remarks on controlling the Arctic island.

‘Make America Go Away!’ Hundreds of Greenlanders protest outside US consulate | WATCH

The United States is reportedly planning to build three new military bases in Greenland as Arctic tensions and strategic competition continue to rise. Reports say discussions are underway between Washington and Denmark, with one proposed base expected near Narsarsuaq. The move highlights America’s growing focus on the Arctic region, where melting ice is opening new trade routes and intensifying geopolitical rivalry involving Russia, China and NATO allies.


Reports Say US to Build 3 New Bases in Greenland, WH Says Talks Underway Between US & Denmark

Hours after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived at the White House on Wednesday (Apr 8) for what officials described as a "frank" discussion, US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to blast the alliance. "NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN," he wrote. The vital meeting came amid fears that the POTUS' outrage over NATO allies' steadfast refusal to join his war against Iran could prompt him to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/iran-s-10-point-plan-explained-compensation-sanctions-hormuz-and-more-here-s-what-tehran-wants-after-2-week-ceasefire-deal-1775620008012">Iran’s 10-point plan EXPLAINED: Compensation, sanctions, Hormuz and more, here's what Tehran wants after 2-week ceasefire deal</a><h2>'NATO WASN'T THERE'</h2>In his signature all-caps post on Truth Social, Trump slammed the alliance and wrote, "NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN," he wrote. Then, with no further context: "REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE!!!"Before the Iran war took over headlines, Trump's designs on the Danish Arctic territory had been NATO's most pressing headache. Its sudden reappearance — unprompted, the day after a fragile US-Iran ceasefire — was a reminder that the Greenland ambition never really went away.In recent days, Trump has been openly contemptuous of NATO's response to the Iran war, calling the alliance a "paper tiger" for refusing to take a leading role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz and for limiting American forces' use of bases on allied territory. He also mounted personal attacks against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, comparing him to Winston Churchill and dismissing Britain's aircraft carriers as "toys."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-ghost-murmur-how-the-cia-used-secret-futuristic-tech-to-rescue-downed-us-f-15e-pilot-dude-44-bravo-amid-iran-war-1775647718461">'Ghost Murmur': How the CIA used secret futuristic tech to rescue downed US F-15E pilot 'Dude 44 Bravo' amid Iran war</a><h2>Will the US exit NATO?</h2>The meeting itself produced no public resolution on the question everyone came to answer: whether Trump is seriously considering pulling the United States out of NATO. However, a NATO spokesperson, in a statement on X, said that the Rutte and Trump "had a frank discussion on a range of issues related to our shared security, including in the context of Iran.""The Secretary General underscored the importance of Allies continuing to step up to deliver a stronger, fairer Alliance," added the spokesperson.Before the meeting, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that withdrawal was "something the president has discussed" and would be discussing with the NATO Secretary General. Rutte, the former Dutch prime minister, has built a reputation for managing Trump through a combination of flattery and strategic patience. Last year, he made headlines for calling Trump "daddy" at a summit.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Is the US on the verge of walking away from NATO? Hours after meeting Mark Rutte, Donald Trump blasted the alliance, calling it unreliable and reviving old tensions.

Is this just pressure tactics or a real exit threat? Scroll down to read more.

Hours after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived at the White House on Wednesday (Apr 8) for what officials described as a "frank" discussion, US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to blast the alliance. "NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN," he wrote. The vital meeting came amid fears that the POTUS' outrage over NATO allies' steadfast refusal to join his war against Iran could prompt him to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance. Also read | Iran’s 10-point plan EXPLAINED: Compensation, sanctions, Hormuz and more, here's what Tehran wants after 2-week ceasefire deal 'NATO WASN'T THERE' In his signature all-caps post on Truth Social, Trump slammed the alliance and wrote, "NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN," he wrote. Then, with no further context: "REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE!!!" Before the Iran war took over headlines, Trump's designs on the Danish Arctic territory had been NATO's most pressing headache. Its sudden reappearance — unprompted, the day after a fragile US-Iran ceasefire — was a reminder that the Greenland ambition never really went away. In recent days, Trump has been openly contemptuous of NATO's response to the Iran war, calling the alliance a "paper tiger" for refusing to take a leading role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz and for limiting American forces' use of bases on allied territory. He also mounted personal attacks against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, comparing him to Winston Churchill and dismissing Britain's aircraft carriers as "toys." Also read | 'Ghost Murmur': How the CIA used secret futuristic tech to rescue downed US F-15E pilot 'Dude 44 Bravo' amid Iran war Will the US exit NATO? The meeting itself produced no public resolution on the question everyone came to answer: whether Trump is seriously considering pulling the United States out of NATO. However, a NATO spokesperson, in a statement on X, said that the Rutte and Trump "had a frank discussion on a range of issues related to our shared security, including in the context of Iran." "The Secretary General underscored the importance of Allies continuing to step up to deliver a stronger, fairer Alliance," added the spokesperson. Before the meeting, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that withdrawal was "something the president has discussed" and would be discussing with the NATO Secretary General. Rutte, the former Dutch prime minister, has built a reputation for managing Trump through a combination of flattery and strategic patience. Last year, he made headlines for calling Trump "daddy" at a summit. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Is the US on the verge of walking away from NATO? Hours after meeting Mark Rutte, Donald Trump blasted the alliance, calling it unreliable and reviving old tensions.Is this just pressure tactics or a real exit threat? Scroll down to read more.

'REMEMBER THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE...': Trump blasts NATO after closed-door meeting with Rutte, revives Greenland threat

Greenland is experiencing record warm temperatures, causing significant disruptions to Arctic sea ice cycles. Scientists report accelerated melting of glaciers and thinner ice coverage, threatening local ecosystems and contributing to rising global sea levels.


Greenland: Record Warm Temperatures Disrupt Arctic Sea Ice Cycles

Denmark’s election has produced a fractured mandate, leaving Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen facing an uncertain path to forming a government. The Social Democrats saw their vote share decline, while the left bloc fell short of a clear majority. With every seat now crucial, votes from Greenland and smaller parties could play a decisive role in shaping Denmark’s next government.


Denmark Elections: Incumbent PM Frederiksen's Third Term Bid Hangs In Balance

Denmark is holding early general elections, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a new mandate amid key issues including Greenland’s status as an autonomous territory and geopolitical tensions following U.S. interest in the Arctic island. The vote will shape the country’s parliament and its foreign and domestic policy priorities.

Denmark Holds General Elections as Greenland, an Autonomous Territory, Plays Key Role

The Iran war has entered its fourth week with US and Israel continuing their air strikes on the country and its top leadership. Now, with Trump urging NATO and EU allies to help the United States secure Strait of Hormuz the key oil route, Iran has mocked Washington for "begging" the European Union for help. In fact it has offered to protect Greenland from Trump.&nbsp;“Trump first threatened the European Union, then begged them. Today he said if you don’t come, we will come and take Greenland. I want to tell the European Union, if you cannot keep your Greenland, just ask us, we will come to protect it," said the Iranian spokesperson.<h2>Trump's threat to Denmark</h2>&nbsp;Relations between the United States and Denmark reached a historical low in early 2026, due to President Trump’s aggressive and public claims regarding the annexation of Greenland.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-us-use-bunker-buster-bombs-to-strike-iran-s-natanz-nuclear-facility-what-we-know-1774153435976">Did US use ‘bunker buster’ bombs to strike Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility? What we know</a>&nbsp;However, the tensions over Greenland between Denmark, European countries and the United States eased after Trump agreed to diplomatic negotiations with NATO partners during a high-stakes meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21.&nbsp;On February 07, Denmark's foreign minister said that his country is now in a better position compared to the recent past over President Trump's wish to take Greenland under US control.&nbsp;However, he cautioned that the crisis has not been resolved yet. “We are not out of the crisis, and we do not have a solution yet.”

Relations between the United States and Denmark reached a historical low in early 2026, due to President Trump’s aggressive and public claims regarding the annexation of Greenland.

The Iran war has entered its fourth week with US and Israel continuing their air strikes on the country and its top leadership. Now, with Trump urging NATO and EU allies to help the United States secure Strait of Hormuz the key oil route, Iran has mocked Washington for "begging" the European Union for help. In fact it has offered to protect Greenland from Trump. “Trump first threatened the European Union, then begged them. Today he said if you don’t come, we will come and take Greenland. I want to tell the European Union, if you cannot keep your Greenland, just ask us, we will come to protect it," said the Iranian spokesperson. Trump's threat to Denmark Relations between the United States and Denmark reached a historical low in early 2026, due to President Trump’s aggressive and public claims regarding the annexation of Greenland. ALSO READ: Did US use ‘bunker buster’ bombs to strike Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility? What we know However, the tensions over Greenland between Denmark, European countries and the United States eased after Trump agreed to diplomatic negotiations with NATO partners during a high-stakes meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21. On February 07, Denmark's foreign minister said that his country is now in a better position compared to the recent past over President Trump's wish to take Greenland under US control. However, he cautioned that the crisis has not been resolved yet. “We are not out of the crisis, and we do not have a solution yet.”

Relations between the United States and Denmark reached a historical low in early 2026, due to President Trump’s aggressive and public claims regarding the annexation of Greenland.

'If you cannot keep your Greenland, just ask us': Iran offers help amid war with US

Mette Frederiksen has called a snap parliamentary election for 24 March 2026, moving up voting from later in the year amid a diplomatic row over Greenland. The early poll comes as Frederiksen seeks to capitalise on rising public support tied to her firm stance against renewed US pressure over Greenland’s strategic future, while facing domestic political challenges at home.


Denmark Elections: Trump's Territorial Ambitions For Greenland an Election Issue

Denmark Elections: Denmark PM Calls for Snap Elections Amid Greenland Row 

The United States is sending a hospital ship to Greenland, President Donald Trump announced, saying the vessel will help take care of “many people who are sick” in the Arctic territory.

Trump said he is working with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on the mission, but provided no clear details on which ship is being sent or whether the deployment was requested by Greenland or Denmark.

The move comes amid ongoing diplomatic tensions over Greenland’s strategic importance and Trump’s past push to increase U.S. influence in the Arctic.

US To Send Hospital Ship to Greenland: Trump Intensifies Push 

Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, has recorded its warmest January in 109 years, marking a striking climate milestone in the rapidly warming Arctic. Officials say the record-breaking temperatures are not an isolated anomaly but part of a sustained and accelerating warming trend reshaping the polar region.


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Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that the US interest in taking over Greenland is “unfortunately not" over. Frederiksen, while speaking at the Munich Security Conference 2026 also warned that US President Donald Trump is serious about controlling the Arctic territory. She also reiterated Greenland's position and clarified that it cannot be bought. She added that the issue about Greenland is around “one of the most basic democratic principles." Additionally, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Arctic security is important for all nations and described recent diplomatic efforts as “quite instructive."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/munich-security-conference-danish-pm-frederiksen-says-us-president-still-seeks-control-of-greenland-1771152281983">Munich Security Conference: Danish PM Frederiksen says US President still seeks control of Greenland</a>&nbsp;“Of course not. Can you put a price on a part of Spain, or a part of the US, or a part of anywhere else in the world?" she said. "The Greenlandic people have been very clear: they don’t want to become Americans," she added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-fm-says-if-greenland-is-militarised-moscow-will-take-adequate-countermeasures-1770825218246">Russian FM says if Greenland is militarised, Moscow ‘will take adequate countermeasures’</a><h2>Trump's Greenland obsession</h2>Just days ago, Trump, in a Truth Social post, shared a map of United States showing Greenland and Canada as its part. Trump has made a massive push to take over Greenland citing ‘national security.’ Trump also shared another post that showed Trump along with Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Macro Rubio, hoisting US flag in Greenland. A board nearby read: “Greenland, US territory, EST. 2026.” It all started soon after US strike on Caracas and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Trump claimed that making the Danish territory part of the United States would serve US national security interests, given its strategic location on the Arctic.&nbsp;&nbsp;In January 2026, Trump linked his desire to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thought “purely of Peace.” In a text message to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, Trump said, "Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America." In his message, Trump also repeated his accusation that Denmark cannot protect Greenland from Russia or China. "…why do they have a "right of ownership" anyway? There are no written documents, it's only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also."

Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen warned that US interest in Greenland is ongoing, stressing it cannot be sold. Donald Trump’s push for control has raised Arctic tensions, with global leaders highlighting security concerns and Greenlanders firmly rejecting US ownership.

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that the US interest in taking over Greenland is “unfortunately not" over. Frederiksen, while speaking at the Munich Security Conference 2026 also warned that US President Donald Trump is serious about controlling the Arctic territory. She also reiterated Greenland's position and clarified that it cannot be bought. She added that the issue about Greenland is around “one of the most basic democratic principles." Additionally, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Arctic security is important for all nations and described recent diplomatic efforts as “quite instructive." Also Read: Munich Security Conference: Danish PM Frederiksen says US President still seeks control of Greenland “Of course not. Can you put a price on a part of Spain, or a part of the US, or a part of anywhere else in the world?" she said. "The Greenlandic people have been very clear: they don’t want to become Americans," she added. Also Read: Russian FM says if Greenland is militarised, Moscow ‘will take adequate countermeasures’ Trump's Greenland obsession Just days ago, Trump, in a Truth Social post, shared a map of United States showing Greenland and Canada as its part. Trump has made a massive push to take over Greenland citing ‘national security.’ Trump also shared another post that showed Trump along with Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Macro Rubio, hoisting US flag in Greenland. A board nearby read: “Greenland, US territory, EST. 2026.” It all started soon after US strike on Caracas and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Trump claimed that making the Danish territory part of the United States would serve US national security interests, given its strategic location on the Arctic. In January 2026, Trump linked his desire to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thought “purely of Peace.” In a text message to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, Trump said, "Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America." In his message, Trump also repeated his accusation that Denmark cannot protect Greenland from Russia or China. "…why do they have a "right of ownership" anyway? There are no written documents, it's only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also."

Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen warned that US interest in Greenland is ongoing, stressing it cannot be sold. Donald Trump’s push for control has raised Arctic tensions, with global leaders highlighting security concerns and Greenlanders firmly rejecting US ownership.

'It's not over': Danish PM Frederiksen expresses fear over Trump's Greenland obsession

At the Munich Security Conference 2026, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said President Donald Trump remains “very serious” about acquiring Greenland. Frederiksen stressed that national sovereignty must be respected, noting that the people of Greenland have made clear they do not wish to become Americans.


Munich Security Conference: Danish PM Frederiksen says US President still seeks control of Greenland

Munich Security Conference 2026: Danish PM Mette Frederiksen Says, Trump Still Wants Greenland

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday (Feb 11) that if the West goes ahead with a military footprint on Greenland, Moscow will take military "countermeasures". After the US President Donald Trump repeatedly expressed his intention to annexe the island nation, multiple European nations sent small contingents of troops to Greenland.&nbsp;“Of course, in the event of the militarisation of Greenland and the creation of military capabilities aimed at Russia, we will take adequate countermeasures, including military-technical ones," Lavrov said in a speech to Russian lawmakers. “The US, Denmark and Greenland must sort this out themselves," he added. The minister also accused Denmark of treating Greenland as "second-class citizens".&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wants-new-improved-nuclear-treaty-with-russia-says-us-to-introduce-battleships-100x-better-than-those-during-ww-2-1770322884405">Trump wants ‘new, improved’ nuclear treaty with Russia; says US to introduce battleships '100X better than those during WW 2'</a> Meanwhile, the French President Emmanuel Macron said a day earlier that Donald Trump is “openly anti‑European" and asked Europe to brace for escalated tensions with the US. The French leader urged the European Union to take the "Greenland moment" as a wake-up call.&nbsp;In an interview with several European newspapers, Macron said that Europe should not think that tensions with America have ended. He said clashes with Washington, including over the EU’s regulation of digital technology, were likely in the months ahead.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-did-you-torture-her-emails-of-jeffrey-epstein-and-martin-nowak-reveal-shocking-details-all-about-6-5-million-to-harvard-and-private-travels-1770656438037">‘Did you torture her?’: Emails of Jeffrey Epstein and Martin Nowak reveal shocking details. All about ‘$6.5 million to Harvard’ and private travels</a>&nbsp;“When there’s a clear act of aggression, I think what we should do isn’t bow down or try to reach a settlement," Macron told Le Monde, the Financial Times and others, adding: “We’ve tried that strategy for months. It’s not working."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/disgusting-behaviour-by-president-most-openly-racist-trump-shares-video-depicting-obamas-as-monkeys-sparks-outrage-1770392209346">‘Disgusting behaviour by President’: ‘Most openly racist’ Trump shares video depicting Obamas as monkeys, sparks outrage</a> &nbsp;

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Moscow would take military countermeasures if Greenland is militarised amid rising US interest and European troop presence. 

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday (Feb 11) that if the West goes ahead with a military footprint on Greenland, Moscow will take military "countermeasures". After the US President Donald Trump repeatedly expressed his intention to annexe the island nation, multiple European nations sent small contingents of troops to Greenland. “Of course, in the event of the militarisation of Greenland and the creation of military capabilities aimed at Russia, we will take adequate countermeasures, including military-technical ones," Lavrov said in a speech to Russian lawmakers. “The US, Denmark and Greenland must sort this out themselves," he added. The minister also accused Denmark of treating Greenland as "second-class citizens". Also read: Trump wants ‘new, improved’ nuclear treaty with Russia; says US to introduce battleships '100X better than those during WW 2' Meanwhile, the French President Emmanuel Macron said a day earlier that Donald Trump is “openly anti‑European" and asked Europe to brace for escalated tensions with the US. The French leader urged the European Union to take the "Greenland moment" as a wake-up call. In an interview with several European newspapers, Macron said that Europe should not think that tensions with America have ended. He said clashes with Washington, including over the EU’s regulation of digital technology, were likely in the months ahead. Also read: ‘Did you torture her?’: Emails of Jeffrey Epstein and Martin Nowak reveal shocking details. All about ‘$6.5 million to Harvard’ and private travels “When there’s a clear act of aggression, I think what we should do isn’t bow down or try to reach a settlement," Macron told Le Monde, the Financial Times and others, adding: “We’ve tried that strategy for months. It’s not working." Also read: ‘Disgusting behaviour by President’: ‘Most openly racist’ Trump shares video depicting Obamas as monkeys, sparks outrage

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Moscow would take military countermeasures if Greenland is militarised amid rising US interest and European troop presence.&nbsp;

Russian FM says if Greenland is militarised, Moscow ‘will take adequate countermeasures’

Donald Trump reshared a map showing Greenland and Canada as part of the US, renewing his push to take over the Danish territory on national security grounds. Despite allied opposition, Trump argues Greenland is vital to counter China and Russia, keeping the issue alive amid global tensions.

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Greenland and Denmark report “positive” diplomatic talks with the US over Greenland’s future, though uncertainty remains as President Donald Trump continues to express interest in acquiring the Arctic territory. Officials stress a long process lies ahead and that no immediate solution exists, while reaffirming normal diplomatic engagement and the importance of cooperation in the region.

Greenland, Denmark Report “Positive” US Talks, Future Still Uncertain

Denmark's foreign minister on Saturday (Feb 07) said that his country is now in a better position compared to the recent past over President Trump's wish to take Greenland under US control. However, he cautioned that the crisis has not been resolved yet. "We are not out of the crisis, and we do not have a solution yet," Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen told reporters in Greenland's capital Nuuk, while adding: "We are in a much better position now, compared to a few weeks ago."&nbsp;The Minister noted that there are no threats on the table and there is no trade war between the United States and Europe, as leaders across the board agreed that the solution should be worked out in a "normal diplomatic way".&nbsp;The tensions over Greenland between European countries and the United States eased after Trump agreed to diplomatic negotiations with NATO partners during a high-stakes meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21.&nbsp;Trump announced a framework of a future deal that effectively de-escalated the crisis after a productive session with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and withdrew his threat of 10 per cent to 25 per cent tariffs on eight European allies. The US also formally ruled out the use of military force to secure the territory. In exchange, the framework shifts the focus from annexation to a multilateral Arctic security strategy, exploring expanded US defence rights and the potential integration of Greenland into the proposed Golden Dome missile defence system.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-on-russian-oil-imports-diversification-central-to-energy-security-for-1-4-bn-citizens-1770473584712">India on Russian oil imports: Diversification central to energy security for 1.4 bn citizens</a>&nbsp;While sovereignty remains a red line for Denmark and Greenland, the resolution established a high-level working group led by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address Washington's security concerns through shared responsibility rather than a total purchase.&nbsp;A US-Denmark-Greenland working group has been established to discuss Washington's security concerns in the Arctic, but details have not been made public.&nbsp;

The Minister noted that there are no threats on the table and there is no trade war between the United States and Europe, as leaders across the board agreed that the solution should be worked out in a "normal diplomatic way".

Denmark's foreign minister on Saturday (Feb 07) said that his country is now in a better position compared to the recent past over President Trump's wish to take Greenland under US control. However, he cautioned that the crisis has not been resolved yet. "We are not out of the crisis, and we do not have a solution yet," Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen told reporters in Greenland's capital Nuuk, while adding: "We are in a much better position now, compared to a few weeks ago." The Minister noted that there are no threats on the table and there is no trade war between the United States and Europe, as leaders across the board agreed that the solution should be worked out in a "normal diplomatic way". The tensions over Greenland between European countries and the United States eased after Trump agreed to diplomatic negotiations with NATO partners during a high-stakes meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21. Trump announced a framework of a future deal that effectively de-escalated the crisis after a productive session with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and withdrew his threat of 10 per cent to 25 per cent tariffs on eight European allies. The US also formally ruled out the use of military force to secure the territory. In exchange, the framework shifts the focus from annexation to a multilateral Arctic security strategy, exploring expanded US defence rights and the potential integration of Greenland into the proposed Golden Dome missile defence system. Also Read: India on Russian oil imports: Diversification central to energy security for 1.4 bn citizens While sovereignty remains a red line for Denmark and Greenland, the resolution established a high-level working group led by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address Washington's security concerns through shared responsibility rather than a total purchase. A US-Denmark-Greenland working group has been established to discuss Washington's security concerns in the Arctic, but details have not been made public.

The Minister noted that there are no threats on the table and there is no trade war between the United States and Europe, as leaders across the board agreed that the solution should be worked out in a "normal diplomatic way".

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