Trump Vows to Pursue Control of Greenland ‘the Easy Way or the Hard Way’

Overview

• At a White House event, the president said the United States will act on Greenland, arguing that doing nothing would allow China or Russia to gain a foothold.
• The White House said he is actively considering a purchase and has not ruled out using U.S. armed forces to obtain the territory.
• Reuters reported the administration has examined offering direct payments to Greenland residents, estimated at roughly $10,000 to $100,000 per person, to encourage separation from Denmark.
• NATO’s top military officer, General Alexus Grynkewich, said the alliance is far from crisis and stands ready to defend every inch of member territory.
• Denmark and EU officials denounced the rhetoric, and Greenland’s main parties issued a joint statement declaring they do not want to be Americans.