President Donald Trump has revived his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, sparking fresh tensions with Denmark and Greenland’s leaders. Trump stated on Sunday that the US needs the Arctic territory “very badly,” escalating rhetoric after his administration’s recent intervention in Venezuela.
Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, which controls its foreign and security policy. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any US attack on a NATO ally—including Greenland—would effectively end the alliance. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen urged Trump to abandon his “fantasies about annexation,” while European leaders have voiced support for Denmark’s sovereignty over the island.
Despite the pushback, Trump’s aides remain confident. Stephen Miller, a top adviser, stated the administration is determined to obtain Greenland and believes it can do so without military intervention. The US has not ruled out the use of force, raising concerns among NATO partners about the stability of the alliance.
