Greenland PM warns islanders to prepare for possible US invasion

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergJanuary 20, 2026 at 07:19 PM
Greenland PM warns islanders to prepare for possible US invasion

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Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has advised the island's population to prepare for a possible, though unlikely, military invasion, citing continued threats from former US President Donald Trump regarding a takeover. Speaking at a press conference in Nuuk on Tuesday, Nielsen announced the formation of a task force to help residents prepare for potential disruptions to daily life. The government is also distributing guidelines recommending residents store a five-day supply of food. Trump has publicly stated his desire to own Greenland for security reasons, even posting an AI-generated image of himself planting a US flag on the island. While Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, it maintains its own government, though Denmark handles defense and foreign policy and has recently increased its troop presence there.

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