TRUMP PUSHES U.S. INTEREST IN GREENLAND – Trump says U.S. needs Greenland amid tensions with Denmark as working group set up
President Donald Trump has reiterated that the United States needs strategic control of Greenland, saying Denmark cannot be relied upon to defend the vast Arctic territory against potential threats from rival powers.
Speaking after high-level talks in Washington involving U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials, Trump said Greenland is vital to U.S. national security and insisted that something will “work out” on the island’s future governance — even as fundamental disagreements remain.
Danish and Greenlandic leaders pushed back, reaffirming that Greenland, a self-governing territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, is not for sale and that its defence should continue under NATO’s umbrella.
Despite those differences, the three sides agreed to form a high-level working group to explore how to address American security concerns while respecting Denmark’s sovereignty — a reflection of continuing diplomatic tensions over the island’s future.
