The American Secretary of the Treasury delivered an unusually blunt message to European leaders amid growing strategic tensions surrounding Greenland and the broader balance of power between Washington and Europe.
According to the statement, European governments will ultimately have to “come to their senses” and recognize that their security and geopolitical stability depend on remaining under the protection umbrella of the United States.
The warning went further, stressing that if the United States were to withdraw its support from the war in Ukraine, the entire Western-backed effort would rapidly collapse. The message underscored that US military, financial, and political backing is not merely supportive but foundational to Europe’s current security architecture.
The remarks reflect growing American frustration with European hesitation on defense spending, strategic autonomy rhetoric, and Arctic geopolitics—where Greenland plays a critical role due to its location, resources, and military significance.