In an extraordinary speech at the World Economic Forum, the president said he was asking for "a piece of ice, cold and poorly located." He said the US had effectively saved Europe during World War II and even declared of NATO: "It's a very small ask compared to what we have given them for many, many decades." NATO was founded by leading European nations and Canada, which have been steadfast in saying Greenland is not for sale and cannot be wrested from Denmark. Trump, though, simply urged NATO to stand aside and added an ominous warning. "We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won't give it," Trump said.

Source: Indian Express January 21, 2026 21:59 UTC