Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has issued a stark warning that any military action by the United States to seize Greenland would result in the collapse of the NATO alliance.
Farage's Warning on Alliance Survival
The political figure stated he does not believe former and current President Donald Trump will follow through on threats to invade the vast, self-governing island, precisely because of the catastrophic consequences for the transatlantic pact. "However, if he were to do this using military force, that probably would be the end of NATO which is why he won't do it, in my opinion," Farage said during a press conference in London on Wednesday 7 January 2026.
Farage stressed he had not recently discussed the issue with President Trump, noting the leader had "been rather busy". He countered the long-standing narrative that Trump seeks to destroy NATO, arguing that the president's pressure has actually increased promised defence spending across European member states.
White House Hardens Stance on Arctic Prize
The comments from the Reform UK leader come amid escalating rhetoric from the White House over Greenland's future. A statement this week firmly defended the potential use of military force, calling it "always an option" available to the commander-in-chief.
The administration justified its aggressive posture by citing Greenland's strategic Arctic location and abundant mineral resources as a vital national security priority for the United States. "President Trump has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States, and it's vital to deter our adversaries in the Arctic region," the White House said.
European Unity Against Annexation
The US position has triggered a firm response from European leaders. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has previously warned that any US military action to seize the territory, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, would spell the end of the NATO alliance.
In a show of solidarity, a joint statement on Tuesday 6 January 2026 from leaders including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and France's Emmanuel Macron pledged they would "not stop defending" Greenland's territorial integrity.
Despite this united front, the White House has shown no sign of backing down, leaving a major diplomatic crisis simmering. Farage concluded by reflecting on his friendship with Trump, stating, "The great thing of being friends with people is friends don't always agree with everything that the other one says."
