Overview

• President Donald Trump stated he believes the United States will eventually annex Greenland, calling it essential for international security.
• Trump made the comments during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who distanced NATO from the discussion of Greenland's status.
• Rutte acknowledged the strategic importance of the Arctic region but emphasized that NATO would not involve itself in Greenland-related matters.
• Greenland recently held legislative elections, with the center-right Demokraatik party, which supports a gradual path to independence from Denmark, winning the majority.
• Denmark and Greenland’s governments have repeatedly stated that the territory is not for sale, rejecting Trump’s previous and ongoing annexation proposals.