Overview
- Speaking on Air Force One, President Trump said the United States would obtain Greenland "one way or another," rejected any short-term lease, and mocked the island’s defenses.
- The White House has not excluded using military force to secure control of the Danish autonomous territory.
- Residents in Nuuk voiced strong opposition to any sale or annexation, with messages such as "Greenland is not for sale" featured in local shops.
- Danish and Greenlandic leaders have shown divergent responses to Washington’s push, with Danish commentary noting unclear signals from the EU and NATO.
- A meeting expected this week involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Danish officials and Greenland’s government aims to "dissipate misunderstandings," as analysts warn a forced move would severely strain transatlantic ties.