From the skies aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump laid out an uncompromising vision for Greenland’s future—firmly in American hands. Citing threats from Russia and China, he warned, ‘If America doesn’t claim it, they will. Not on my watch.’
Trump favors diplomacy, preferring a negotiated settlement, but insisted the endgame is non-negotiable: total U.S. possession. ‘Forget leases; we want the deed,’ he declared, drawing parallels to his real estate empire.
Security lapses in Greenland drew sharp criticism. With scant defenses against lurking adversary submarines and warships, Trump argued current U.S. forces aren’t enough. Full ownership is the only safeguard, he maintained.
He brushed aside NATO fallout fears, crediting himself for pushing members to boost spending to five percent of GDP, fortifying the alliance overall.
This Arctic gem, autonomously governed under Denmark, commands attention for its role in budding maritime passages and strategic chokepoints. As polar ice recedes, Russian and Chinese maneuvers intensify concerns over regional stability.
While no formal bid has reached Copenhagen, Trump’s words serve as a prelude. Greenland’s fate underscores shifting power dynamics, where climate change unlocks both opportunities and flashpoints. The U.S. appears ready to stake its claim aggressively.