Overview
- Secretary of State Rubio said he will meet Danish government officials next week to discuss President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland.
- White House press secretary Levitt stated the aim is to exclude Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic and strengthen U.S. control.
- Rubio acknowledged that military force is an option for any president if a security threat is identified, while emphasizing a diplomatic approach.
- Trump wrote on social media that China and Russia respect the United States and are not afraid of NATO European countries, tying U.S. control of Greenland to deterrence.
- No agreement has been reached, with reporting noting potential strains with European partners and citing the 1946 Truman proposal as precedent.