Trump Urges NATO to Lead Process to Bring Greenland Into the United States

Overview

• The Washington Post reports the administration did not seriously discuss a military operation to seize the island, despite separate claims of invasion planning.
• Politico reports aides prefer pursuing a local referendum and are exploring information campaigns and financial and private‑sector incentives to shape public opinion.
• Reuters reports officials discussed potential payments to residents ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person to encourage separation from Denmark.
• Authorities in Denmark and Greenland reiterate expectations that their territorial integrity be respected and warn against any U.S. attempt to take the territory.
• Greenland is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark under a 1951 U.S.–Denmark defense agreement, with expanded self‑rule established in 2009.