Trump’s Push to Acquire Greenland Leaves Denmark in Crisis

A tense call between President Trump and Denmark’s prime minister over Greenland’s status escalates diplomatic tensions and raises economic and security concerns.

President Donald Trump held a confrontational 45-minute phone call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, demanding full U.S. control of Greenland.
Denmark rejected the proposal, reiterating that Greenland is not for sale and emphasizing the island’s autonomy and the rights of its 57,000 residents.
Trump threatened Denmark with punitive tariffs and hinted at the possibility of military action to secure Greenland, citing Arctic security concerns involving Russia and China.
Danish officials described the call as ‘horrendous’ and reported that their government is now in ‘crisis mode,’ fearing economic retaliation from the U.S.
Greenland’s leader, Múte B. Egede, stated that the islanders are open to cooperation with the U.S. but firmly oppose becoming American territory.