Overview
- Press secretary Caroline Leavitt said President Trump is actively discussing a Greenland purchase with his national security team.
- The White House argued U.S. control would expand Arctic influence and help check aggression by Russia and China.
- Leavitt said the president considers all options with diplomacy prioritized, as Reuters has reported internal debate that included military contingencies.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he will meet Danish authorities next week to discuss Greenland after deflecting questions on potential military intervention.
- Danish and Greenlandic leaders rejected U.S. claims as Norway’s prime minister urged unity with Denmark, while The Washington Post warned a clash could strain NATO given Article 5’s unanimity requirement.