Donald Trump Says He Is Serious About Taking Greenland
President Donald Trump has reiterated his serious interest in the United States acquiring Greenland, framing the proposal as a critical national security necessity. His comments emerge amid heightened global focus on recent U.S. military actions overseas, including the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Trump emphasized his stance in an interview with NBC News, stating he is “very serious” about annexing the territory. He argued that Greenland holds strategic importance not only for the United States but for the broader security of Europe and the free world.
“We need Greenland for national security, and that includes Europe,” Trump said, adding his loyalty to European allies. He stressed that securing the island is an immediate priority for global defense.
This is not the first time Trump has expressed this ambition, having previously stated the U.S. “absolutely” needs the Danish territory. The renewed push follows operations in Venezuela, fueling speculation about the administration’s willingness to expand American influence.
The proposal has been firmly rejected by Danish leadership. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that discussing a U.S. takeover “makes absolutely no sense,” dismissing the idea outright.
International affairs editor Dominic Waghorn highlighted Frederiksen’s severe warning, noting she suggested such an unwelcome move could potentially threaten the future of NATO. Waghorn questioned the rationale, pointing out Greenland poses no conventional security threats like narcotics or dictators.
He also noted the U.S. already maintains a military base on Greenland and holds rights to establish another, making the renewed annexation push appear particularly contentious. This stance reflects what analysts describe as a shift toward a more imperialistic American foreign policy.
