Trump rules out using force to take over Greenland, calls for negotiations

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 21, 2026 at 06:27 PM

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In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated he would not use force to acquire Greenland, but called for negotiations with Denmark regarding its annexation. Trump insisted the acquisition of the autonomous Danish territory is crucial to US national security, despite rejection from Greenlanders and European leaders. He stated Denmark has a "choice" to agree or face consequences. Trump claimed the US is uniquely positioned to protect Greenland. An analyst noted this statement as a possible de-escalation, observing a shift in European and Danish strategies towards Trump on the Greenland issue.

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Switzerland 30% Europa 30% Christine Nissen ×240% North Atlantic Treaty Organization 40% World Economic Forum 50% Davos ×360% Denmark ×470% United States ×480% Donald Trump ×790% Greenland ×995%

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