The White House has revealed that President Donald Trump and his team are exploring a range of options, including military action, to acquire Greenland from Denmark. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that “utilizing the U.S. military is always an option” as part of efforts to pursue this foreign policy goal, citing national security and Arctic region deterrence as primary reasons.
U.S. officials, including Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, have indicated a strong interest in Greenland’s strategic importance, with Miller asserting that “nobody would fight the United States” if it sought to seize the territory, which is an autonomous part of Denmark.
President Trump reiterated the need for Greenland during a recent interview, emphasizing its defense significance and suggesting U.S. intentions might extend to military or economic coercion.
The potential move has raised concerns among European nations. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any military action would threaten NATO stability, underscoring that Greenland’s status should be decided by Denmark and Greenland alone.
Leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, and Denmark reaffirmed this stance, emphasizing that Arctic security remains a priority for Europe and NATO.
Since re-entering office in January 2025, Trump has consistently expressed interest in gaining control of Greenland, citing strategic benefits and not ruling out military or economic measures to achieve this objective.
