Trump considering military options to acquire GreenlandListen to this articlePresident Donald Trump has long spoken about his desire for the United States to acquire GreenlandWASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump is exploring how to take control of Greenland and using the US military is "always an option," the White House said Tuesday, further upping tensions with NATO ally Denmark. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen again insisted that the island was not for sale and only Greenlanders should decide its future. The statement was signed by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland," the statement said. Trump has claimed that Denmark cannot ensure the security of Greenland, saying it had bought just one dog sled recently.

Source: Bangkok Post January 07, 2026 01:05 UTC