LIVE: Trump says control of Greenland ‘vital’ amid White House talks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Joseph StepanskyJanuary 14, 2026 at 03:01 PM

LIVE: Trump says control of Greenland ‘vital’ amid White House talks

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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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Truth Social 40% Denmark ×260% JD Vance ×260% Marco Rubio ×260% White House ×270% United States 80% Donald Trump ×490% Greenland ×595%

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