Trump Pushes for Greenland Acquisition, Raising Sovereignty and Resource Concerns

The U.S. president's renewed interest in Greenland highlights its strategic and resource value, sparking resistance from Greenlanders and Denmark.

President Donald Trump has revived efforts to acquire Greenland, citing national security and access to critical minerals, in a contentious exchange with Denmark's Prime Minister.
Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, is rich in minerals essential for green energy and technology but has strict environmental and mining regulations that Trump aims to loosen.
Tech billionaires, including Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen, have invested in Greenland-based ventures, seeking to exploit its resources and establish libertarian 'crypto states.'
Greenlanders, predominantly Inuit, overwhelmingly oppose U.S. acquisition, with 85% rejecting the idea in a recent poll while many push for independence from Denmark.
Climate change is accelerating ice melt in Greenland, exposing valuable mineral deposits but raising environmental and sovereignty challenges for its Indigenous population.