LIVE: Trump says control of Greenland ‘vital’ amid White House talks
Al Jazeera reports from Greenland’s capital as thousands protest US threats
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In January 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that US control of Greenland is "vital" for his planned Golden Dome air and missile defense system. His statement was made on Truth Social as Danish and Greenlandic diplomats were scheduled to visit the White House for talks on Greenland with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The discussions are centered around Greenland, though the specific details of the talks remain undisclosed. Trump's renewed interest in Greenland follows previous reports of his desire for the US to acquire the territory.
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AI-ExtractedTalks involve US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Danish and Greenlandic diplomats are visiting the White House for talks on Greenland.
Donald Trump says control of Greenland is vital for his planned Golden Dome air and missile defence system.
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