Trump highlights NATO contributions and challenges allies' commitment
Trump: "The big fear I have with NATO is we spend tremendous amounts of money with NATO and I know we'll come to their rescue, but I just really do question whether or not they'll come to ours. Just saying." pic.twitter.com/Vq3FDkY2ee
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump on Tuesday, January 20, argued that no leader had done more for NATO than he had, while openly questioning whether the alliance would come to the United States’ defense in a crisis.
“Nobody’s done more for NATO,” Trump said during remarks. “I’ve done more for NATO than anybody.” He suggested that even NATO’s secretary general would acknowledge his role.
Trump questions NATO's commitment after Greenland dispute
Trump’s comments came after NATO members strongly opposed his stated desire to take control of Greenland. He said that the backlash reinforced his concerns about fairness within the alliance.
“NATO has to treat us fairly, too,” Trump said. “We spend a tremendous amount with NATO, and I know we’ll come to their rescue, but I really do question whether or not they’ll come to ours.”
Trump will travel later on Tuesday to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum, where he is expected to meet with several NATO leaders.
New 'Board of Peace' plan draws skepticism
During his remarks, Trump also referenced a proposed 'Board of Peace' that he had said would oversee the next phase of his plan for the Gaza Strip. World leaders expressed skepticism, citing a lack of details.
The board’s charter did not explicitly mention Gaza, instead outlining a broad mandate for a new international body intended to promote stability, restore lawful governance, and secure lasting peace in conflict-affected regions.
Trump renews false claims about the Nobel Peace Prize
Trump again insisted that Norway controlled the Nobel Peace Prize, a claim he has repeatedly made despite official denials.
“I believe very strongly that Norway controls the Nobel Prize,” Trump said, adding that he had “lost a lot of respect for Norway” after failing to win the award last year.
In fact, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a five-member committee appointed by Norway’s parliament, and the Norwegian government has no role in selecting the winner.
Norway’s Embassy in Washington reiterated to NBC News that the Norwegian government “does not have a say in choosing the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.”
Lewis Lukens, a former senior US diplomat in London during Trump’s first term, said Trump’s claims were incorrect. “There’s no point in antagonizing or pressuring the Norwegian government,” Lukens said. “They have nothing to do with it.”
