2026 US-Denmark Tensions/End of NATO

[QV]

I guess we'll have to wait and see what the outcome is. Even if America merely improves it's position - I will howl heartily.

Is everyone still sending troops to repel the inevitable US invasion?

 

[ytz]

Even if America merely improves it's position

Again. We're asking what exactly did he gain that wasn't available before?

 

[HavokFour]

Comments from someone inside the room during Trump's speech today. Based on her comments, Carney was present during the speech.

An interesting read, though it comes from a young American working for CNBC. A similar viewpoint from an European of a similar age/background would have been interesting, same with including a Brazilian or an Argentinian, someone from Australia, Japan, India, China, etc.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/donald-trump-davos-speech-greenland-tariffs-europe.html

The audience included Apple CEO Tim Cook, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, World Bank President Ajay Banga, as well as senior political and business figures such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

He opened by saying it was good to see so many friends and “some enemies,” drawing laughter from the crowd. From there, he leaned heavily into self-assessment, describing himself as the most successful president and pointing to what he said were his major achievements accomplished in just one year.

“People are doing very well and are happy with me,” Trump said, prompting a mix of laughter and applause.

The tone oscillated between humor and provocation. Trump took aim at several figures, including a swipe at French President Emmanuel Macron’s sunglasses, asking: “What the hell was that?”

He also directed a number of comments at Carney. A CEO seated nearby told me, on condition of anonymity, that Carney took it in good humor, smiling and nodding along.

After more than an hour, Trump turned to the topic many in the room had been bracing for. “Would you like me to talk about Greenland?” he asked, drawing a loud “yeah!” from the audience. Around me, some attendees shook their heads. One person seated behind me, who said they were Danish, muttered: “This is ridiculous.”

Trump also kept referring to Greenland as a “piece of ice” and appeared to confuse it with Iceland — another European country altogether.

The president also criticized Europe more broadly, saying parts of the continent had become “unrecognizable,” and described former Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter as “difficult.”

“She kept saying the same thing over and over. She rubbed me the wrong way,” he said.

The address was followed by a fireside chat with WEF President Børge Brende, but by then — after well over an hour — some of the audience had begun to drift out.

As I left, I asked a few attendees what they thought. One tech CEO summed it up succinctly: he wasn’t sure whether to laugh or feel nervous, a sentiment echoed by several others.

“Yes, we laughed,” one politician told me. “But it’s also frightening to think he might actually try to execute some of this.”

Coercion failed. Bravo Europe.

 

[QV]

Again. We're asking what exactly did he gain that wasn't available before?

How can we know yet? "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland."

Let's wait and see. You're being too quick to dismiss the outcome that hasn't happened yet.

 

[HavokFour]

Young people may have a Facebook account but I can guarantee you, they are not using it to chat.

As a millennial I maybe log in to check once per year out of curiosity, and am usually met with content of pages and people I do not know or follow.

 

[Altair]

As a millennial I maybe log in to check once per year out of curiosity, and am usually met with content of pages and people I do not know or follow.

Likewise.

And the generations younger than us dont even bother to get accounts.

Facebook is for old people.

 

[MrWhyt]

"formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland."

so they agree to talk about it at some point in the future and he backed down. TACO

 

[Altair]

so they agree to talk about it at some point in the future and he backed down. TACO

And the Europeans learned what the Chinese learned. Meet US demands with strength and determination.

 

[Jarnhamar]

And best of all Carney doesn't have to draw a line in the sand and send canadian troops.

 

[Remius]

How can we know yet? "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland."

Let's wait and see. You're being too quick to dismiss the outcome that hasn't happened yet.

If the outcome was achievable without alienating allies and driving them even further away then this will amount to a colossal fail regardless of what he gains.

 

[QV]

And best of all Carney doesn't have to draw a line in the sand and send canadian troops.

Seems he was wise beyond his peers on this.

 

[QV]

so they agree to talk about it at some point in the future and he backed down. TACO

And all the irrational anxiety about a US invasion of Greenland just went out the window.

Are we still worried about the US invading Canada? Is that also a TACO or is it irrational?

 

[MrWhyt]

And all the irrational anxiety about a US invasion of Greenland just went out the window.

for now, trump may throw another tantrum about not getting the NPP and decide military force is back on the table.

 

[Brad Sallows]

• President Donald Trump said he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have “formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland.”

Translation: they have a plan to discuss a plan.

Tariff threats shelved for now. And maybe the horse will learn to sing.

 

[HavokFour]

Will this never be mentioned again and memory holed, or will they just change the date and a few names on this?

Place your bets!

 

[lenaitch]

I note that the 'framework agreement' was with NATO, not Denmark/Greenland.