Politics · 12 January 2026

Trump says US will acquire Greenland despite Denmark

President Trump has repeatedly stated the U.S. will acquire Greenland, citing national security interests and accusing Russia and China of increased Arctic activity. He believes Greenlanders would prefer American oversight, despite opposition from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who insists Greenland is not for sale and belongs to its people. Greenland's PM Mute Egede also stated Greenlanders don't want to be Americans or Danes. Trump has mocked Greenland's defenses and downplayed concerns about NATO.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 January 2026 at 10:04

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