Greenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 15, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Greenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting

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In January 2026, Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers met with US officials in Washington, D.C., to address President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland. Despite the meeting with Secretary of State Rubio and Vice President Vance, Denmark's Foreign Minister Rasmussen stated they failed to change the American position, noting Trump's desire to "conquer" Greenland. Greenland's representative, Motzfeldt, emphasized cooperation but rejected the idea of being "owned" by the US. A working group will be established to address American security concerns while respecting Denmark's sovereignty. Greenland's government representation highlighted the need for Indigenous voices to be heard, noting low support for joining the US among Greenlanders. European allies have offered increased Arctic security cooperation to counter perceived threats from China and Russia.

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greenland 100% denmark 80% us relations 70% trump administration 70% arctic security 60% indigenous voices 50% territorial dispute 50% kalaallit 40%

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