Overview
- President Trump repeated that the United States will take Greenland "one way or another," dismissing any lease and saying Washington needs a title deed while citing Russia and China as reasons.
- The Greenland government said it will not accept any U.S. bid to take possession and announced plans to intensify efforts to place the island’s defense squarely within NATO frameworks.
- Denmark and Greenland are due at the White House on Wednesday for talks hosted by Vice President J.D. Vance with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aiming to address defense, China concerns, and the kingdom’s internal arrangements.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said allies are working on next steps to keep the Arctic secure, as several European governments voiced support for Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty.
- Rep. Randy Fine introduced a bill to authorize annexation of Greenland, the White House called the goal a priority without a timeline, and Germany’s foreign minister said he has no indication a U.S. attack is being seriously considered.