Concerns regarding the U.S. president’s health are “rapidly becoming a more conversed topic at all levels,” according to an EU official who engages in political discussions in Brussels and between capitals.
Trump, 79, has consistently denied any cognitive health issues, telling New York Magazine this week that he doesn’t have Alzheimer’s disease.
‘I won’t do that, OK?’
Since Trump resumed office a year ago, European governments have been dealing with his stances on matters like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, his administration’s alleged support for far-right politicians, obstacles to free trade, and the U.S.’s role in Europe’s defense.
Earlier this month, Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries, including France, Germany, and the U.K., accusing them of obstructing his attempts to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory under Denmark, an EU and NATO member. He didn’t dismiss the possibility of taking the island by force.
During a speech in Davos, Switzerland last Wednesday, the U.S. president called for “immediate negotiations” to acquire Greenland, but ruled out employing military force.
“We probably won’t achieve anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be frankly unstoppable. But I won’t do that, OK?” Trump stated in his speech.
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