Overview
- President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States intends to obtain Greenland, citing national security concerns about Russia and China and refusing to rule out military action.
- All five parties in Greenland’s parliament issued a joint statement saying, “We do not want to be Americans,” asserting that the island’s future must be decided by Greenlanders.
- Denmark and Greenland reject any sale or annexation, as Copenhagen underscores that the island is not for sale and that arguments about Chinese influence are overstated.
- NATO strains are in focus, with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warning that a U.S. attack on Greenland could spell the end of the alliance, while European officials weigh economic response tools.
- Any transfer would require Greenland’s consent within the Kingdom of Denmark’s framework, and the U.S. already maintains a defense presence under a 1951 agreement as planners study options from purchase to assisted secession, with resource valuations varying widely.