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By Open Chronicle News Desk with Agencies
WASHINGTON / DAVOS – President Donald Trump intensified his campaign to acquire Greenland on Monday, asserting that the United States “has to have” the territory and suggesting that Denmark is incapable of defending it against global rivals.
Speaking to reporters before departing for the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, the President dismissed concerns regarding potential pushback from European leaders. “I don’t think they’re going to push back,” Trump stated. “Look, we have to have it. They can’t protect it, Denmark—they’re wonderful people, but they don’t even go there.”
Security Concerns at the Forefront
Trump framed the acquisition as a matter of urgent national and global security, claiming that NATO has been “warning Denmark for 25 years” about the strategic vulnerability of the Arctic. He specifically cited Russia and China as rising threats in the region that necessitate a permanent American takeover.
On Truth Social, the President shared a photo alongside Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, hinting that Greenland would become a U.S. territory by 2026. When asked by NBC News if he would consider using military force to seize the island, Trump responded with a terse “No comment.”
A “Very Interesting” Davos
The President confirmed he had a “perfect” phone call with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and agreed to discuss the Greenland matter with “various people” during the summit in Davos. “As I expressed to everyone, very plainly, Greenland is imperative for National and World Security. There can be no going back,” he posted.
While Denmark and the autonomous government of Greenland have repeatedly rejected any possibility of a sale, the U.S. administration has already begun imposing economic pressure. This includes the implementation of tariffs on European allies who have deployed troops to the territory in a show of sovereignty.
As global leaders gather in the Swiss Alps, Trump’s rhetoric has set the stage for what he describes as a “fascinating Davos,” with the future of Arctic sovereignty now at the center of the international agenda.