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Trump Escalates Push for Greenland, Vows to Act ‘the Soft Way or the Hard Way’

Greenland’s parties issued a rare joint statement rejecting any sale, insisting only islanders can decide their future.

Overview

  • White House officials say the president is actively studying a purchase and have refused to rule out military options.
  • Denmark and Greenland reiterate the island is not for sale, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warning a U.S. attack would imperil NATO.
  • European leaders condemn U.S. pressure; France’s foreign minister calls it “blackmail” and says he does not expect an American invasion.
  • U.S. diplomacy is moving ahead, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio planning meetings next week and reports of an emissary role for Louisiana governor Jeff Landry.
  • Greenland’s autonomy framework enshrines self-determination, and experts note independence would be economically challenging despite speculative resource valuations.