This combination of file pictures created in Berlin on January 12, 2026 shows Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (L, in Berlin on December 15, 2025) and US President Donald Trump (at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 3, 2026).- AFP
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Firstpost14-01-2026, 19:06

Trump Demands US Ownership of Greenland: "Unacceptable" Otherwise

  • Donald Trump insists US ownership of Greenland is non-negotiable for national security and NATO effectiveness.
  • He argues Greenland is vital for the "Golden Dome" defense project and to prevent Russia or China from gaining control.
  • Danish and Greenlandic leaders are meeting with US officials to address misunderstandings, but Trump remains firm.
  • Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen firmly oppose US demands for ownership.
  • Denmark is strengthening its military presence in Greenland and discussing an increased NATO role in the Arctic.

Why It Matters: Trump demands US ownership of Greenland for national security, facing strong opposition from Denmark and Greenland.

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