Washington, DC [US], January 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated his push for US control of Greenland, citing national security concerns and claiming it would strengthen NATO.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that “anything less” than US control of Greenland is “unacceptable,” adding, “NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES.” He asserted that “NATO should be leading the way for us to get it,” warning, “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”
Trump also claimed that acquiring Greenland is essential for US national security and “vital for the Golden Dome that we are building,” referring to the missile defense system under development by the Pentagon. Emphasizing the strategic and military dimensions, he wrote, “Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, NATO would not be an effective force or deterrent—not even close! They know that, and so do I.”
Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark.
Earlier, Trump dismissed remarks made by Greenland’s Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who said, “Greenland does not want to be owned by the USA. Greenland does not want to be governed by the USA. Greenland will not be part of the USA. We choose the Greenland we know today, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.” Responding to Nielsen, Trump said, “That’s their problem. I disagree with him. I don’t know who he is. I don’t know anything about him, but that’s going to be a big problem for him.”
European leaders have also pushed back against Trump’s statements. French President Emmanuel Macron warned that any attempt by Washington to seize Greenland from Denmark would have “unprecedented” consequences. A government spokesperson said, “We do not underestimate the statements regarding Greenland. If the sovereignty of a European and allied country were to be affected, the knock-on consequences would be unprecedented.” Macron added that France is monitoring developments closely and “will conduct its actions in full solidarity with Denmark and its sovereignty.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated that Greenland belongs to its people and that decisions regarding its future must be made by Denmark and Greenland. “For me, it is important Greenlanders know … that we respect [their] wishes and they can count on us,” she said.
Meanwhile, Denmark’s public broadcaster DR reported that Danish military reinforcements have been sent to Greenland in preparation for potential larger deployments. The Danish Defence Command in Copenhagen did not comment directly but confirmed that it has increased activity levels in the Arctic over the past year. Louise Hedegaard of the Danish Defence Command said, “The Danish Defence continuously trains the deployment of capabilities in the Arctic and maintains a presence as part of routine task execution as well as in preparation for upcoming activities.” (ANI)
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