Trump's Interest in Greenland Revives Debate Over U.S. Expansionism

The U.S. president cites national security and resource access as key motivations, while Greenland and Denmark push back on the idea of a sale.

President Donald Trump has expressed renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, citing national defense and access to critical resources as primary motivations.
Greenland is rich in valuable minerals, including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements, which are crucial for green energy technologies and global supply chains.
Denmark, which controls Greenland, has firmly stated that the island is not for sale, while Greenland's leadership has emphasized its desire for independence rather than U.S. annexation.
The Arctic island's strategic location has drawn attention from global powers, including Russia and China, as climate change opens new shipping routes and geopolitical opportunities.
Historical parallels have been drawn to past U.S. territorial acquisitions, but experts debate the feasibility and ethics of such a move in the modern era.