President Donald Trump is doubling down on his quest for Greenland, arguing it would transform NATO into an unstoppable force. In a fiery Truth Social rant, he connected the dots between U.S. possession of the vast Arctic island and enhanced alliance deterrence against rising threats from Russia and China.

‘National security demands Greenland for America. Vital for our Golden Dome project. NATO must back us—or lose it to foes,’ Trump wrote. He boasted about America’s military buildup under his watch, insisting NATO lacks punch without it. Greenland under U.S. control, he claims, elevates the alliance to new heights of effectiveness.

The remarks reignite friction with Denmark, Greenland’s overseer, following Trump’s past purchase bids. This isn’t mere expansionism for Trump; it’s about fortifying Western defenses in a contested region rich in resources and strategic positioning.

Trump wove in his Venezuela triumphs to paint a picture of winning big. Addressing the Detroit Economic Club, he detailed capturing Venezuelan oil reserves—50 million barrels headed stateside for refining. ‘It’s $5 billion worth. We’ll need 50 of the world’s biggest ships to haul it. Gas prices are crashing—under $2 a gallon in spots,’ he exclaimed, crediting the operation for fueling economic growth and slashing consumer costs.

As petrol pumps reflect these gains this month, Trump’s narrative ties energy victories to security imperatives. Skeptics decry the Greenland push as provocative, but Trump frames it as non-negotiable for NATO’s survival. The alliance’s response could redefine transatlantic ties.