Overview
- The White House said President Trump and his Cabinet are evaluating ways to secure control of Greenland, including potential use of the U.S. Armed Forces, calling the island a national security priority.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed he will meet Danish officials next week, while special envoy Jeff Landry emphasized economic engagement and said the U.S. is not seeking to take the island by force.
- Denmark and several European governments defended Danish sovereignty over the autonomous territory, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warning that a NATO member attacking another would undermine the alliance.
- The United States already enjoys extensive military access in Greenland under a 1951 defense pact updated in 2004 and operates the Pituffik/Thule base.
- Denmark’s central bank reported a sharp deterioration in Greenland’s public finances and heavy reliance on Danish subsidies, as polls show strong local opposition to leaving Denmark or being sold to the U.S.