Trump, Macron and Greenland
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While Europe is pushing back publicly against U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland, the language appears softer behind the scenes. Trump published a text message on Tuesday that he received from French President Emmanuel Macron,
The president shared a private message from France's Emmanuel Macron, part of a flurry of activity as he added new fuel to his clash with Europe over the Arctic territory.
President Donald Trump has shared a private message from French President Emmanuel Macron amid his ongoing plans to take "ownership" of Greenland. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Trump, 79, posted the message from Macron, 48, on his Truth Social page, as well as sharing a private message sent from NATO secretary general Mark Rutte, 58.
President Trump could be in for an awkward encounter with Emmanuel Macron in Switzerland after sharing some of the French President's private text messages questioning his intention to take over Greenland,
Trump posted screenshots of private messages sent by French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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WATCH LIVE: Macron delivers speech in Davos after telling Trump he does ‘not understand’ Greenland plan
French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a speech in Davos, Switzerland, where he is expected to address Trump's Greenland threats.
Donald Trump has rejected Emmanuel Macron's request for an emergency G7 meeting, citing uncertainty over the French leader's future. The refusal comes amid renewed tensions over Washington's Greenland ambitions.
President Donald Trump is expected to meet with European leaders during this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as tensions simmer over his plans to acquire Greenland.
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that France will send troops to join ‘Operation Arctic Endurance,’ a Danish-led military exercise in Greenland, after President Donald Trump intensified threats to bring the Arctic island under American control.