Trump’s aggressive stance is raising strange concerns.
Once again, legacy media figures are raising questions about President Donald Trump, this time following a sharply worded letter tied to the ongoing debate over Greenland and U.S. national security.
CNN medical analyst Jonathan Reiner claimed Monday that the letter should prompt congressional scrutiny, arguing that its tone raises concerns about presidential “fitness.” Reiner made the remarks on social media, calling for what he described as a bipartisan inquiry—despite offering no medical diagnosis or direct evidence.
Reiner, who previously served as a cardiologist to former Vice President Dick Cheney, has been a frequent public critic of Trump. In recent weeks, he also questioned the president’s comments about taking aspirin, asserting that Trump’s explanation “did not make sense,” though no medical complications or official findings have been reported.
The renewed controversy stems from a letter President Trump sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, first reported by PBS. In the message, Trump forcefully defended America’s role in NATO, criticized European security dependence on the United States, and reiterated his long-standing position that Greenland plays a critical role in Arctic defense amid rising pressure from Russia and China.
Trump emphasized that the United States shoulders the bulk of NATO’s defense responsibilities while facing growing global threats. He argued that Greenland’s strategic location makes it vital to American and Western security interests, particularly as geopolitical competition intensifies in the Arctic.
The letter also referenced Trump’s frustration with the Nobel Peace Prize process, noting that the award is outside U.S. control and frequently influenced by international political considerations.
Prime Minister Støre responded with a brief statement reaffirming Norway’s support for Greenland and Denmark, while clarifying that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee, not the Norwegian government.
Following confirmation that the letter was authentic, progressive commentators and political activists flooded social media with speculation, including renewed calls to invoke the 25th Amendment—an effort repeatedly attempted during Trump’s first term and consistently dismissed by voters and lawmakers.
Several European governments, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, issued statements opposing Trump’s Greenland proposal. Supporters of the president argue the backlash reflects discomfort among global elites as Trump continues to challenge longstanding NATO arrangements and push an America-first foreign policy centered on deterrence and national strength.
As Trump moves deeper into his second term, allies say the latest controversy appears less about genuine health concerns and more about ongoing resistance to a president who refuses to defer to media narratives or international pressure.