Greenland Leaders Reject U.S. Bid as Trump Vows to Act ‘the Easy or the Hard Way’

Overview

• President Donald Trump said the United States will move on Greenland “the easy or the hard way,” framing control of the island as vital to counter China and Russia.
• The White House said a purchase is being actively considered and declined to rule out military options to gain control of the Danish territory.
• Leaders of all five parties in Greenland’s parliament issued a joint statement rejecting U.S. annexation and asserting that the island’s future must be decided by Greenlanders.
• Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any U.S. attack on a NATO ally would be “the end of everything,” while European governments voiced support for Danish sovereignty.
• NATO’s top military officer said the alliance is far from a crisis and stands ready to defend every inch of its territory; Reuters reported the U.S. has examined direct payments of roughly $10,000–$100,000 per resident, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet counterparts next week.