What are potential ‘hard ways’ Trump could try to take Greenland?

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Yashraj SharmaJanuary 10, 2026 at 01:50 PM

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In January 2026, President Trump reiterated his desire to annex Greenland from Denmark, suggesting the U.S. would pursue the acquisition "the hard way" if necessary, citing concerns about Russian or Chinese influence. Greenland, while a territory of Denmark, has its own government and the right to secede via referendum. The U.S. has reportedly considered offering payments, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person, to Greenlanders to influence a potential vote on independence and subsequent union with the U.S. Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland dates back to his first term, viewing it as a strategic and real estate opportunity. These renewed annexation efforts follow a military operation last week in Caracas.

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Since 2009, Greenland has the right to secede if its population votes for independence in a referendum.

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White House officials are “actively” discussing a potential offer to buy the Danish territory.

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Greenland is formally a part of Denmark.

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Trump threatened that the United States is “going to do something [there] whether they like it or not”.

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President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that he wants to annex Greenland.

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Copenhagen 30% Nicolas Maduro 40% Nuuk ×250% White House ×250% Russia ×260% China ×260% Denmark ×370% United States ×270% Donald Trump ×690% Greenland ×13100%

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greenland 100% annexation 80% military attack 70% united states 70% donald trump 70% territory acquisition 60% denmark 50% paying out greenlanders 50% foreign policy 50% geopolitics 40%