How NATO’s Mark Rutte Quietly Steered Trump Away From a Dangerous Greenland Gambit

When President Donald Trump publicly threatened to buy Greenland and even hinted at punitive tariffs against European allies who opposed the move, the world braced for a diplomatic rupture with serious geopolitical consequences. Yet within days, this aggressive stance softened dramatically. The quiet hand behind this turnaround? NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Why Did Trump Target Greenland—and Why Did Rutte Matter? Greenland isn’t just an icy expanse; it sits at the heart of Arctic security and emerging global competition for resources and strategic dominance. America’s interest in this vast island touches on national sovereignty and defense priorities critical to keeping adversaries...