Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, begin a meeting on Capitol Hill as officials from Denmark and Greenland meet with lawmakers from the Arctic Caucus, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  AP
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Firstpost15-01-2026, 05:53

Trump Reaffirms Greenland Ambition, Cites National Security Concerns Amid Danish Opposition

  • US President Donald Trump reiterated Greenland's "crucial" importance for American national security after high-stakes talks with Danish officials.
  • Trump questioned Denmark's ability to defend Greenland from countries like China and Russia, highlighting fundamental disagreements.
  • Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that Trump remains intent on "conquering" Greenland, leading to unprecedented tensions.
  • European nations, including France, Germany, and Norway, pledged military support to Denmark for an increased presence in and around Greenland.
  • A working group was established to address US security concerns while respecting Denmark's sovereignty over the Arctic island.

Why It Matters: Trump insists on US control of Greenland for national security, despite strong opposition from Denmark and European allies.

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