Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Trump Pushes for Greenland Takeover
President Trump wants to acquire Greenland, which is part of Denmark, because it has important resources and military value.
He thinks the US should have control over it to stop other countries like Russia or China from getting involved.
Greenland and Denmark have said the island is not for sale, and most people in Greenland want independence but not to become a US state.
The US is planning to talk with Danish and Greenlandic officials soon.
Trump has even talked about using force if necessary, which has worried other countries, especially because the US and Denmark are allies in NATO.
The US is considering giving money to people in Greenland to help them become independent and then make a deal with them for security and economic support.
President Trump is pushing for the US to acquire Greenland, with talks planned for January 14.
Greenland and Denmark have repeatedly stated that the island is not for sale.
Most Greenlanders support independence from Denmark but oppose becoming a US state.
The US is considering offering direct payments to Greenlanders to encourage independence.
Trump has not ruled out the use of force if diplomatic efforts fail, raising concerns among NATO allies.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Greenland's government, Denmark, Russia
- What
- US interest in acquiring Greenland
- When
- Upcoming talks on January 14
- Where
- Greenland, US, Denmark
- Why
- Strategic military importance and mineral wealth
- Issue
- US interest in acquiring Greenland
- US Official
- Thomas Dans, Trump’s Arctic commissioner
- Greenland's Population
- 57,000
- Greenland's Stance
- Not for sale, opposes US takeover
- US Proposal
- Direct payments to Greenlanders for independence
- Upcoming Talks
- January 14 at the White House
- Potential US Action
- Diplomatic arrangements or force
Sources
"Will Be End Of NATO": EU Official On US Takeover Of Greenland
"Cannot Accept Under Any Circumstance": Greenland On US Takeover
Greenland Government rejects Trump’s takeover threats: ‘Cannot accept under any circumstance’
Trump's envoy claims US defended Greenland during WWII, questions Denmark’s post-war ‘reoccupation’ of island
Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry
Why Greenland’s vast natural resources won’t necessarily translate into huge profits
'NATO Must Ensure Defence': Greenland Over Possible US Invasion
US lawmakers plan Denmark visit as Trump threatens Greenland takeover
Explained: Can Trump's Threat To Seize Greenland Break NATO
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill For Greenland's 'Annexation And Statehood'
US lawmakers plan Denmark visit as Trump threatens Greenland takeover
US Congressman Randy Fine Proposes Greenland Annexation Bill To Counter Arctic Rivals
Greenland Could Vote To Join Russia If Trump Does Not Hurry: Senior Russian Official
Greenlanders are not chess pieces. Any attempt to ‘buy’ or ‘occupy’ Greenland revives memories of imperial arrogance
Germany seeks US reassurance on Ukraine as Greenland dispute tests NATO unity
Trump Thinks China Is A Threat To Greenland, Expert Says "This Is Nonsense"
‘Whoever controls Greenland…’: US Congressman introduces 'Annexation’ Act to make way for Trump takeover
Is China A Threat To Greenland As Trump Argues?
Military experts reject Trump’s logic that U.S. must own Greenland to defend it
Denmark, Greenland foreign ministers to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump's threat – ThePrint – ReutersFeed
Trump's Arctic Ambition: US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Annex Greenland
Is China really a threat to Greenland, as Donald Trump claims? – Firstpost
Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump's takeover threat – ThePrint – ReutersFeed
Can Trump Forcefully Take Over Greenland? Denmark Heads To White House For Talks
'Denmark can't sell it': Blinken warns US takeover of Greenland would be a 'big mistake'
Republican Congressman Files Bill To Annex Greenland
Greenland PM prefers Denmark over the US ahead of Vance meeting
Republicans introduce bill for US to annex Greenland, Democrats bring counter proposal to block it
Greenland rejects Trump takeover bid with blunt message: ‘We choose Denmark’
"We Choose Denmark": Greenland PM Ahead Of Talks With Vance, Rubio
‘Action Within Weeks Or Months’: Trump Aide Says US Eyes Rapid Move On Greenland
NATO discussing next steps to ensure Arctic stays safe, Rutte says – ThePrint –
