Trump Reiterates Plans to Annex Greenland and Canada in NATO Meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump claims annexation of Greenland and Canada is inevitable, citing national security and geographical arguments, while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte avoids supporting the proposals.

Donald Trump stated his belief that the U.S. will annex Greenland and Canada, referring to both as critical for national security and questioning their current sovereignty arrangements.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte tactfully avoided engaging with Trump’s comments on Greenland, emphasizing Arctic security but refusing to involve NATO in the matter.
Greenland's newly elected leadership, including likely Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, strongly rejected Trump’s annexation rhetoric, reaffirming their pursuit of independence from Denmark.
Trump suggested the U.S. military presence on Greenland could expand, despite widespread local and international opposition to U.S. control of the territory.
The comments come amid escalating trade tensions with Canada and follow Greenland's parliamentary elections, where pro-independence and autonomy-focused parties gained significant support.