‘Only nation China and Russia fear is US’: Donald Trump hits out at NATO, complains about Norway not giving him Nobel Peace Prize
Trump’s post comes at a time of escalating tensions within NATO over the US President’s increasing threat to annex Greenland, the autonomous territory of Denmark.
Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat. (Photo: AP)
US President Donald Trump has criticised NATO, saying that he had doubts if the military alliance would come to the aid of Washington if such a scenario arises. In a post on Truth Social, Trump also said that Russia and China have no fear of NATO without the US.
‘US was paying for NATO’
“Remember, for all of those big NATO fans, they were at 2% GDP, and most weren’t paying their bills, UNTIL I CAME ALONG. The USA was, foolishly, paying for them,” Trump said.
“I, respectfully, got them to 5% GDP, AND THEY PAY, immediately. Everyone said that couldn’t be done, but it could, because, beyond all else, they are all my friends,” he added.
President Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
According to Trump, without his involvement, Russia would have all of Ukraine right now.
‘Norway chose not to give me Nobel Peace Prize’
Trump, who continues to claim that he has ended eight wars, also repeated his displeasure over missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025.
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“I single-handedly ENDED 8 WARS, and Norway, a NATO Member, foolishly chose not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize,” he said.
Taking another shot at NATO, Trump said, the US will always be there for NATO, even if the latter may not do the same.
“We will always be there for NATO, even if they won’t be there for us. The only Nation that China and Russia fear and respect is the DJT REBUILT USA,” he said.
Trump vs NATO over Greenland
Trump’s post comes at a time of escalating tensions within NATO over the US President’s increasing threat to annex Greenland, the autonomous territory of Denmark. Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to acquire Greenland, citing national security, and has refused to rule out military action.
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A woman walks near a church in Nuuk, Greenland, on March 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka, File)
If Trump makes good on his promise, it would result in a NATO member invading another, which has never happened in the past.
Danish military forces participate in an exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)
On Wednesday, France said it is working with allies on how to react if the US were to invade Greenland.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the subject would be discussed at a meeting with the German and Polish foreign ministers on Wednesday.
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“We want to take action, but we want to do so together with our European partners,” he told France Inter radio.
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Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat. (Photo: AP) 
