Denmark ramps up defenses in Greenland as Trump zeros in on control of territory

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Emma BusseyJanuary 20, 2026 at 02:09 AM

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Denmark is increasing its military presence in Greenland, deploying additional troops and resources to the Arctic territory. This move follows escalating tensions with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly asserted that Denmark is unable to secure Greenland and has suggested the U.S. should have greater control over the region. Trump has cited concerns about Russian and Chinese influence in Greenland as justification. Danish officials state the increased military presence is part of a broader effort to strengthen Arctic defense in cooperation with NATO allies and address general security concerns, not solely a response to Trump's statements. The deployment includes soldiers arriving in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq.

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Kangerlussuaq 40% Jonas Gahr Støre 40% China 40% Troels Lund Poulsen 50% Nuuk 50% Søren Andersen ×260% United States ×260% Russia ×270% NATO ×580% Donald Trump ×790% Denmark ×995% Greenland ×14100%

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