Trump Eyes Greenland, and Europe Figures Its Best Bet Is a Negotiation

New York Times - World DiplomaticNews ReportEN 7 min read 100% complete by Michael D. Shear, Eric Schmitt, Steven Erlanger and Jeanna SmialekJanuary 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM

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As Trump’s threat grows, Greenlanders plot exit plan: ‘I’m thinking about where to hide’

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In January 2026, President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, stunning European officials who had spent a year trying to dissuade him. Trump's aide, Stephen Miller, questioned Denmark's control over Greenland and suggested it should be part of the United States. This prompted concern among European leaders, who fear a potential political confrontation. They are now exploring options like strengthening NATO or offering Trump access to Greenland's resources to avoid conflict. The emerging consensus among European leaders is that negotiation is the best path forward.

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I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don’t do it the easy way, we’re going to do it the hard way.

quote — Donald Trump100% confidence

The real question is, by what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland?

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An American attempt to take Greenland by force would mean the end of the NATO alliance.

quote — Mette Frederiksen90% confidence

President Trump restated his desire for Greenland after a yearlong effort to dissuade him.

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European leaders are working behind the scenes to craft potential responses to Trump's interest in Greenland.

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China 30% Russia 30% Nuuk 40% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 40% United States 60% Mette Frederiksen ×470% Europe ×470% Stephen Miller ×580% Denmark ×580% Donald Trump ×890% Greenland ×10100%

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greenland 100% trump 90% denmark 80% european officials 70% negotiation 70% mette frederiksen 60% territorial expansion 60% us foreign policy 60% political confrontation 50% military force 50%