Sources from both sides of the Atlantic warn that the US-UK security relationship is at its lowest ebb since the 1950s, putting European security at risk.
For more than 70 years, the special relationship between Britain and America has been a cornerstone of the Western alliance, with intelligence and military officials working together to combat all manner of threats, from direct war to clandestine operations.
A senior Nato insider told *The i Paper: “*It is creating tensions and distrust between European and US colleagues in Nato.
“American colleagues have come to me and said sorry; one has apologised on behalf of his nation.”
The source, who wished to remain anonymous, said staff are “not talking openly” anymore amid growing concerns that information will make its way back to Trump and could be used in an attempt to take Greenland by force.
“We used to get beers together, but now it’s really strange. I have been fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan side-by-side with Americans. This is very disruptive in a way that I have never thought of before because it is so unrealistic and surprising.”
They added that some Nato staff felt the country “we all looked up to and appreciate” has now “stabbed us in the back”.
Delegations from the UK, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland have been in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, drawing up plans for an allied military presence to send a message to Trump, who has refused to rule out seizing Greenland.
Trump has vowed to follow through on his threat to impose fresh tariffs on its eight Nato allies if they stand in the way of his proposed takeover.
Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday that he intended to continue the UK’s close intelligence-sharing relationship with the US despite Trump’s threats.
“We are involved on a daily basis,” he said, adding it is “the closest relationship between any two countries in the world – and that keeps us safe in ways that I can’t explain to you”.
Curious_Agent_7320 on
If allies are already doing this over Greenland, imagine what’ll happen if another crisis hits. Trust is basically the currency of intelligence sharing and right now it’s bankrupt
BryteInsight on
Trump has already been caught sharing Ukraine intel with Russia. Our own officials are telling our allies that this Administration can no longer be trusted with vital information. Trump is not just unreliable, he is an enemy agent.
Kaosi1 on
I mean it’s clear by now that the Trump administration sees European countries/ the EU as an enemy.
It took time because most EU countries are genuinely baffled by this and probably still hope that everything will be resolved by talking it out, but it’s time for them to take Trump at his words and assume hostile intent.
rosyxelle on
When your political dramas get so intense that even your allies hit pause on the info-sharing. 🍿
Psephological on
Based. No protection for traitors.
reddittorbrigade on
Trump shares information to Putin.
Good move NATO. Trump is a traitor.
Passionpet on
I sure would. The American rabble allow a lunatic to ascend with no thought to the rest of the world, they take their own chances.
No-Post4444 on
Thanks for blowing up our global relations, Trump.
EternalAngst23 on
I’ve been saying this for months. Trump is putting a torch to America’s soft power and international standing. Not only will an invasion of Greenland put an end to the Trans-Atlantic alliance. It will make the United States an international pariah, on par with Russia and North Korea.
belisario262 on
i guess it’s about time to dump those US Treasury bonds.
LolaSupreme19 on
Trump’s threat to Greenland shows what a bad businessman he is. Military bases in Greenland — free. Mining rights for minerals — free. Why is Trump using taxpayer money to threaten a Greenland takeover when it is free? Now we can see why he bankrupted casinos.
Napkin_Bear on
Do we even have allies anymore?
How anyone can support this orange turd is absolutely beyond reason.
CoreyBark on
this is huge – NATO allies are literally treating the US president like a security risk and restricting intel sharing
senhordobolo on
So… Are you doing Civil War 2 or World War 3?
Your move, America.
Comprehensive_Davo on
Congress can stop this at any time. They have the power to do so and they continue to not do it. Why is that?
slo1111 on
Smart move. Might as well start pushing the US out of leadership too
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[Donald Trump’s](https://inews.co.uk/topic/donald-trump?ico=in-line_link) proposed takeover of Greenland is causing [rifts inside Nato](https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-plots-nato-security-deal-arctic-stop-trump-trade-war-4179334?ico=in-line_link) that have resulted in officials withholding intelligence sharing with the US.
Sources from both sides of the Atlantic warn that the US-UK security relationship is at its lowest ebb since the 1950s, putting European security at risk.
For more than 70 years, the special relationship between Britain and America has been a cornerstone of the Western alliance, with intelligence and military officials working together to combat all manner of threats, from direct war to clandestine operations.
But Trump’s [ambitions to acquire Greenland](https://inews.co.uk/news/uk-politics-live-latest-updates-14-4178130?ico=in-line_link) for national security reasons is destroying trust and tearing long-standing agreements apart, sources have said.
A senior Nato insider told *The i Paper: “*It is creating tensions and distrust between European and US colleagues in Nato.
“American colleagues have come to me and said sorry; one has apologised on behalf of his nation.”
The source, who wished to remain anonymous, said staff are “not talking openly” anymore amid growing concerns that information will make its way back to Trump and could be used in an attempt to take Greenland by force.
“We used to get beers together, but now it’s really strange. I have been fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan side-by-side with Americans. This is very disruptive in a way that I have never thought of before because it is so unrealistic and surprising.”
They added that some Nato staff felt the country “we all looked up to and appreciate” has now “stabbed us in the back”.
Delegations from the UK, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland have been in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, drawing up plans for an allied military presence to send a message to Trump, who has refused to rule out seizing Greenland.
Trump has vowed to follow through on his threat to impose fresh tariffs on its eight Nato allies if they stand in the way of his proposed takeover.
Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday that he intended to continue the UK’s close intelligence-sharing relationship with the US despite Trump’s threats.
“We are involved on a daily basis,” he said, adding it is “the closest relationship between any two countries in the world – and that keeps us safe in ways that I can’t explain to you”.
If allies are already doing this over Greenland, imagine what’ll happen if another crisis hits. Trust is basically the currency of intelligence sharing and right now it’s bankrupt
Trump has already been caught sharing Ukraine intel with Russia. Our own officials are telling our allies that this Administration can no longer be trusted with vital information. Trump is not just unreliable, he is an enemy agent.
I mean it’s clear by now that the Trump administration sees European countries/ the EU as an enemy.
It took time because most EU countries are genuinely baffled by this and probably still hope that everything will be resolved by talking it out, but it’s time for them to take Trump at his words and assume hostile intent.
When your political dramas get so intense that even your allies hit pause on the info-sharing. 🍿
Based. No protection for traitors.
Trump shares information to Putin.
Good move NATO. Trump is a traitor.
I sure would. The American rabble allow a lunatic to ascend with no thought to the rest of the world, they take their own chances.
Thanks for blowing up our global relations, Trump.
I’ve been saying this for months. Trump is putting a torch to America’s soft power and international standing. Not only will an invasion of Greenland put an end to the Trans-Atlantic alliance. It will make the United States an international pariah, on par with Russia and North Korea.
i guess it’s about time to dump those US Treasury bonds.
Trump’s threat to Greenland shows what a bad businessman he is. Military bases in Greenland — free. Mining rights for minerals — free. Why is Trump using taxpayer money to threaten a Greenland takeover when it is free? Now we can see why he bankrupted casinos.
Do we even have allies anymore?
How anyone can support this orange turd is absolutely beyond reason.
this is huge – NATO allies are literally treating the US president like a security risk and restricting intel sharing
So… Are you doing Civil War 2 or World War 3?
Your move, America.
Congress can stop this at any time. They have the power to do so and they continue to not do it. Why is that?
Smart move. Might as well start pushing the US out of leadership too