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Trump needlessly renews his Greenland obsession, sparking fresh pushback from U.S. allies

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July 8, 2026

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USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump says Greenland 'should be controlled' by the United States

President Trump renewed his call that the United States should control Greenland, criticizing Denmark’s support. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Economic Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why Trump covets Greenland

Why Trump covets Greenland

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Trump official’s Greenland pitch: Bring back endless shrimp at Red Lobster 

President Donald Trump’s long-standing obsession with Greenland continues with officials from the Trump administration now pitching the island’s annexation as a way to bring back endless shrimp at Red Lobster. Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland began as far back as 2018 during an intelligence briefing on increased Chinese and Russian activity in the Arctic. Trump []

Knewz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Donald Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by the U.S.

Though he was meeting with the President of Turkey at the time, Donald Trump still has his sights and his heart set on Greenland. He told the media in early July that the semiautonomous island should be under U.S. control, a familiar refrain for POTUS. Donald Trump is pining for Greenland President Trump said Greenland...

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Not important for Denmark': Trump says US needs Greenland for 'protection of the world'

President Trump again urged the United States to control Greenland. He stated the Arctic island is vital for global security. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected the demand, calling Greenland not for sale. Greenland's leadership also opposes any US acquisition of the territory. This ongoing dispute strains relations between the United States and Denmark.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Donald Trump reignites threat of US takeover of ‘super strategic’ Greenland territory

Former US Marine and Republican commentator John Deaton claims Greenland is “super strategic” for the United States. US President Donald Trump has reignited the conversation around the US’s potential takeover of Greenland, saying in the current geopolitical climate, the Danish territory is a huge asset. “Trump isn’t the first president to want to acquire Greenland,” Mr Deaton told Sky News host James Morrow.

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Related coverage for "Trump needlessly renews his Greenland obsession, sparking fresh pushback from U.S. allies": USA TODAY — Trump says Greenland 'should be controlled' by the United States. The Economic Times — Why Trump covets Greenland . Washington Examiner — Trump official’s Greenland pitch: Bring back endless shrimp at Red Lobster . Knewz — Donald Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by the U.S.. Times of India — 'Not important for Denmark': Trump says US needs Greenland for 'protection of the world'. Sky News Australia — Donald Trump reignites threat of US takeover of ‘super strategic’ Greenland territory