Trump Reaffirms Greenland Annexation Intentions During NATO Meeting

President Donald Trump stated his belief that the U.S. will acquire Greenland, citing international security concerns, while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte distanced the alliance from the proposal.

During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Trump reiterated his plans to annex Greenland, describing it as critical for international security due to Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic.
Trump suggested that the U.S. would secure Greenland 'on the one or another way,' while emphasizing support for the island's right to self-determination.
NATO Secretary General Rutte avoided endorsing the annexation but acknowledged security challenges in the Arctic, including Russian militarization and increased Chinese shipping routes.
Greenland’s outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede condemned Trump's statements, calling them disrespectful and urging a firmer stance against such rhetoric.
Public opinion in Greenland overwhelmingly opposes U.S. annexation, with 85% of residents rejecting the idea, according to recent polls.