Trump's Push to Acquire Greenland Faces Danish Resistance and Global Concerns

President Trump’s renewed efforts to purchase Greenland, citing U.S. national security interests, have drawn sharp opposition from Denmark and Greenland’s leadership.

President Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland, describing it as a U.S. national security priority due to its Arctic location and strategic importance.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the administration is serious about the proposal, citing concerns over Chinese influence in the Arctic and the need to secure critical shipping lanes and resources.
Denmark and Greenland's leaders have firmly rejected the idea, with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stating that Greenland is not for sale and emphasizing Greenlanders’ right to self-determination.
Polls indicate that 78% of Danes oppose selling Greenland to the U.S., and 85% of Greenlanders are against becoming part of the United States, preferring independence or maintaining their current status.
The U.S. recently deployed F-16s to Greenland under a defense agreement, highlighting the island’s ongoing strategic role in Arctic security, as tensions rise over Russian and Chinese activity in the region.