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Trump: Bigger NATO Threat Than Putin, Warns Ex-Commander

1/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump poses a greater threat to NATO than Vladimir Putin, according to former NATO commander General Sir Richard Shirreff, who cites aggressive moves, including threats of intervention in Greenland.
Critics describe Trump's approach as inconsistent, noting he backs down from threats.
Shirreff calls for NATO to seek independence from the United States.
A White House spokesperson asserts that Trump has strengthened NATO by increasing allied defense spending.

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U.S. President Donald Trump poses a greater threat to NATO than Vladimir Putin, according to former NATO commander General Sir Richard Shirreff, who cites aggressive moves, including threats of intervention in Greenland.
Critics describe Trump's approach as inconsistent, noting he backs down from threats.
Shirreff calls for NATO to seek independence from the United States.
A White House spokesperson asserts that Trump has strengthened NATO by increasing allied defense spending.