Trump Eyes Greenland Control
Related coverage: 4 countries, 4 sources
This topic isn't active right now. Last covered Jul 9, 2026. See today's headlines.
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates his desire for the United States to control Greenland, a Danish territory. He claims this issue has harmed U.S. relations with NATO and threatens to withdraw U.S. troops from Europe if his demands are not met.
Greenland not for sale, PM tells Trump; Denmark backs sovereignty
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has firmly stated that the autonomous Danish territory is not for sale, demanding respect for its territorial integrity and right to self-determination. In a Facebook post, Nielsen reiterated, "Greenland is not for sale," emphasizing that the future of the island is decided by its people. His remarks align with those of Danish Prime Minister Mette F…
Greenland's leader repeats: Greenland is not for sale
Greenland's premier, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has firmly reiterated that Greenland is not for sale, directly responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest remarks suggesting the territory should be…
Trump lashes out and cuts off trade with Spain at NATO Summit, demands control of Greenland
President Donald Trump plunged a NATO summit into chaos by demanding the United States sever trade ties with Spain and reiterating his interest in acquiring Greenland. These pronouncements irked Denma…
Trump Reverses NATO Summit, Repeats Desire for Greenland; Denmark Says It Will Defend It
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale, asserting Denmark's readiness to defend every inch of NATO territory, including its own, in response to U.S. Presi…
Danish minister expects Greenland solution despite Trump's remarks
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen described the NATO summit in Ankara as "good," emphasizing a consensus that the alliance is "stronger than ever." He sought to temper the public disagreeme…