Trump ramps up Greenland threats and says US will intervene ‘whether they like it or not’

The Guardian - World News National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Maya YangJanuary 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM

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Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland, stating the U.S. will intervene there "whether they like it or not" to prevent Russian or Chinese influence. Speaking at the White House, Trump justified this stance as a national security imperative, despite previous rejection from Denmark and Greenland. Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and its NATO allies over Trump's repeated attempts to control the Arctic territory. Greenlanders have expressed strong opposition to becoming part of the U.S., with a 2025 poll showing 85% rejection. Trump also warned of potential U.S. action against Iran if the regime violently suppresses protesters.

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Trump warned the US would take action against Iran if it violently suppresses protesters.

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Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen said a US attack on Greenland would mean the end of Nato.

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Trump says if the US doesn’t act, Russia or China will take over Greenland.

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Trump says the US is going to do something in Greenland “whether they like it or not”.

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85% of Greenlanders reject being part of the US, according to a 2025 poll.

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Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 40% Venezuela 40% Iran ×250% Mette Frederiksen 50% China ×360% Russia ×360% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ×260% Denmark ×370% United States ×480% Donald Trump ×990% Greenland ×1295%

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greenland 100% us intervention 80% national security 70% china 60% russia 60% denmark 60% arctic territory 50% nato 50% us foreign policy 40% iranian regime 40%