Trump says using US military is ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Lauren GambinoJanuary 6, 2026 at 10:55 PM

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The Trump administration is considering options, including potential military action, to acquire Greenland, citing national security interests and deterring adversaries in the Arctic. This follows renewed calls from Trump to take over Greenland after the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. European leaders, including those from France, Germany, Britain, and Denmark, have issued a joint statement urging the US to respect Greenland's sovereignty, emphasizing that the decision regarding Greenland's future rests solely with Denmark and Greenland. Greenland's prime minister has also criticized Trump's annexation ideas. Greenland has repeatedly stated it does not want to be part of the US.

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One poll found just 7% of Americans agree with a military seizure of Greenland.

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Greenland has repeatedly stated that it does not want to be part of the US.

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Leaders of France, Germany, Britain and Denmark urged the US to respect Greenland's sovereignty.

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Acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States.

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Trump says using US military is ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 30% Britain 40% France 40% Germany 40% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ×250% Jens-Frederik Nielsen 50% Karoline Leavitt 60% Mette Frederiksen 60% Denmark ×570% United States ×680% Donald Trump ×690% Greenland ×13100%

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greenland acquisition 90% donald trump 80% us military option 80% arctic region 70% national security 70% denmark 70% foreign policy 60% danish territory 60% nato alliance 50% sovereignty 50%