Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will continue to support the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), even if the alliance does not reciprocate, as concerns rise over his ambitions to acquire Greenland potentially impacting the transatlantic partnership.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Trump's statement followed a joint declaration by leaders from France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Denmark affirming Greenland's sovereignty and emphasizing that decisions about the Danish territory rest with Denmark and Greenland. This development comes amid reports that the White House is exploring various strategies, including military options, to acquire Greenland-a move that could strain the alliance at a time when unified leadership is crucial to resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict and addressing other pressing security issues.

Trump took to Truth Social to express his commitment, stating, "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 U.S.A." He further claimed that without U.S. involvement, NATO holds no fear for Russia and China.

In his message, Trump emphasized his influence on increasing NATO members' defense spending commitments, highlighting a rise to 5 percent of GDP by 2035, a significant increase from the previous 2 percent guideline. He asserted that his efforts ensured that members began fulfilling their financial obligations to the alliance.

Trump also reiterated his role in global peacekeeping, claiming to have ended multiple conflicts and criticized NATO member Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize. Despite this, he stressed the importance of his contributions to saving lives.

The recent military operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has reignited concerns about Trump's potential escalation in efforts to acquire Greenland, which he deems vital for national security.