Trump says Greenland is ‘part of North America’ but rules out using force

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Heather StewartJanuary 21, 2026 at 03:42 PM

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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump stated his desire for the United States to acquire Greenland from Denmark. He insisted the US would not use force, but suggested the US is best suited to defend the island. Trump referenced the US's role in World War II as justification, arguing the US protected Europe. He also confused Greenland with Iceland at one point. Trump reiterated his view that the US contributes disproportionately to NATO and questioned whether allies would reciprocate support. In the same speech, he touted US economic success, criticized renewable energy, and encouraged Europe to utilize fossil fuels.

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Mark Rutte 30% UK 30% Denmark 40% Iceland ×240% Europe ×240% North Atlantic Treaty Organization ×350% Germany ×250% Davos 50% World Economic Forum 60% United States ×980% Donald Trump ×790% Greenland ×790%

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greenland acquisition 100% us foreign policy 80% nato 70% world economic forum 60% us defense spending 50% energy policy 40% international relations 40%