Trump Revives Greenland Purchase Push, Cites Rare Earths and NATO Tensions

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.

Denmark PM vows to defend Greenland after Trump revives push for US control

President Donald Trump on Wednesday doubled down on his latest push for U.S. control over Greenland, saying Washington needs the Arctic island “for the protection of the world.” Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday, Trump said the self-governing Danish territory was “very important” for the U.S., “but it is not important for []...Click to read more

Trump Opens NATO Summit By Renewing Demand To Annex Greenland

President Donald Trump, earlier this year, appeared to back down from his push for Greenland to become part of the United States. But after arriving in Ankara, Turkey on Tuesday, July 7, Trump appeared determined to reopen that old wound by reiterating his ideas for Greenland.On X, Financial Times' Amy Mackinnon reported, Two hours since he touched down in Ankara for the Nato summit and Trump has reiterated that he believes Greenland 'should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.' He went on to say that the US could remove 'all of our soldiers out of Europe,' claiming that the continent is 'a very different place than it was 20 years ago.'Trump's desire for Greenland to become part of the United States is a sore spot for other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) — especially Denmark.

'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.

Why Trump covets Greenland

Why Trump covets Greenland

Trump Renews Push To Own Greenland In Front Of NATO Leader

President Donald Trump reignited his campaign to claim Greenland for America, telling NATO allies gathered in Turkey on Wednesday that the frozen island matters far more to Washington than it does to Copenhagen. Trump argued that the U.S. essentially inherited responsibility for Greenland during World War II, after Nazi Germany overran Denmark in a single ...

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/

Trump repeats that the US should 'control' Greenland

President Donald Trump said the semiautonomous island, which is part of NATO ally Denmark, is “an important part for the United States,” and that he does not intend to let Greenland be threatened by China and Russia. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

'Ready To Defend Every Inch Of NATO': Denmark After Trump's Greenland Remark

Trump's assertions that the US must acquire or control Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, have long strained relations between Washington and Copenhagen.

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 []

Beyond Imperialism and Sphere of Influence: Greenland and the Reordering of Strategic Space

Every time Donald Trump revives his demand for American control of Greenland, most recently at the July 2026 NATO summit in Ankara, the response from commentators falls into one of two grooves: this is imperialism (with underlying geoeconomics) reborn, or this is sphere-of-influence politics updated for a multipolar age. Both readings are intuitive. Both are [] The post Beyond Imperialism and Sphere of Influence: Greenland and the Reordering of Strategic Space appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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...

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

For the president to renew this crusade for no reason does fresh harm to his own country in exchange for nothing. The post Trump needlessly renews his Greenland obsession, sparking fresh pushback from U.S. allies appeared first on MS NOW.

Trump reopens Greenland fight as NATO summit kicks off

President Trump renewed his call for the United States to have control of Greenland soon after arriving in Turkey for the NATO summit, reopening a fight that badly frayed relations with allies earlier this year. “Greenland doesn’t help Denmark, Denmark doesn’t spend money to really help Greenland, but it’s an important part for the United...

NATO Summit: Trump Criticizes Europeans for Not Helping in the War on Iran

He has reiterated again that Greenland ‘is an important part of the United States.’ On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara to participate in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, where participants are expected to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine. RELATED: NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as New Defense Deals []

Trump Aims Again for Control of Greenland

By Jeff Mordock (The Washington Times) President Trump on Tuesday reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, a declaration that will assuredly ruffle...

The Latest: Danish prime minister vows to defend Greenland during NATO summit in Turkey

Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey a day after U.S. President Donald Trump again expressed a desire for the U.S. to control Greenland, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, “Greenland is of course not for sale.” “We hope that all, including all allies, will respect the Greenland people right for self-determination,” she said. “And [] The post The Latest: Danish prime minister vows to defend Greenland during NATO summit in Turkey appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Trump (still) wants Greenland. Why?

President Donald Trump reiterated that he would like the US to control Greenland, arguing the territory is strategically vital to American security. During a bilateral meeting ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump went on to argue that Denmark has failed to adequately invest in Greenland and warned that the island’s location makes it increasingly important as China and Russia expand their presence in the Arctic. CNN looks at why Trump thinks Greenland is so important, and the wider implications for European NATO allies. 0:00 Trump: Greenland “should be controlled by the United States” 0:25 Analyst: Why Trump feels the US is ‘entitled’ to Greenland 1:49 Fareed talks to a journalist with an inside look on Trump’s plans 4:19 How seriously did Europe take these threats? 7:54 David Sanger on Europe’s outlook Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #greenland #trump

Denmark says Greenland ‘not for sale’ after renewed Trump remarks

Ankara, July 8 (SANA) Denmark on Wednesday reaffirmed that Greenland is “not for sale” after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed calls for the Arctic island to come under U.S. control. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Denmark’s position had remained unchanged. “I think []

Danish PM says Greenland ´not for sale´ after Trump suggests US control

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Wednesday that Greenland is not for sale, calling on all allies to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of her country, reported Xinhua. Speaking to reporters before entering the main session of the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Frederiksen said, We hope that all, including all allies, will respect the Greenlandic people's right to self-determination. We are a sovereign state, and we need everybody to respect our territorial integrity and our sovereignty. When questioned on whether Denmark is prepared to militarily defend Greenland from any adversary, the prime minister explicitly invoked NATO's Article 5, the principle of collective defense among member states. We are ready to defend every inch of NATO, including our own territory, she said. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the United States should take control of Greenland from Denmark. Greenland needs to be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark, he said in Ankara.

US Strikes Iran and President Trump Renews Push for Greenland

US Strikes Iran and President Trump Renews Push for Greenland acabral-sanche Wed, 07/08/2026 - 12:27 SVG In the Media Jul 7, 2026 Fox Business US Strikes Iran and President Trump Renews Push for Greenland In the Media Caption (Screenshot via Fox News) Toggle Table of Contents Contents Contents Share to Twitter Twitter Share to Facebook Facebook Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to E-mail E-mail Print Print Rebeccah Heinrichs appears on Fox Business to discuss how the United States can continue to impose high economic costs on Iran. She explains that the US decision to strike Iran followed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Heinrichs also discusses the NATO summit, including President Donald Trump's remarks during the conference and his renewed push for greater US interest in Greenland. Enjoyed this analysis? Subscribe to Hudson’s newsletters to stay up to date with our latest content. Email See more subscription options

Trump in Ankara und die neue Nato-Provokation

Der NATO-Gipfel in Ankara wird von einem schlecht gelaunten Donald Trump überschattet, der alte Grönland-Forderungen auspackt und Drohungen alle US-Truppen aus Europa abzuziehen. Gordon Repinski berichtet aus der Türkei, wie Friedrich Merz versucht, den unberechenbaren US-Präsidenten zu besänftigen. Auch das heutige Treffen zwischen Trump und Wolodymyr Selenskyj steht unter äußerst angespannten Vorzeichen, berichtet Hans von []

Trump covets Greenland for its location. Here's why

Greenland's strategic location above the Arctic Circle makes it a focal point in global security and trade debates

Trump official pitched invasion of Greenland as a way to bring back endless shrimp at Red Lobster

Remarkably, this is not actually the most ludicrous foreign policy initiative of the second Trump administration (so far). One of the Trump administration officials who went all-in on President Donald Trump’s far-fetched scheme of taking over Greenland pitched it as a bizarre way to rescue the Red Lobster restaurants, the New Yorker reported on Monday. . . . Tom Dans, the [] The post Trump official pitched invasion of Greenland as a way to bring back endless shrimp at Red Lobster appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Katie Miller’s Secret Role in Trump’s Invasion Fantasy Exposed

Kevin Dietsch / Getty ImagesStephen Miller’s wife played a surprising role in Donald Trump’s obsessive pursuit of Greenland. The president has frayed relationships with several NATO allies over his interest in the frozen territory, none more so than with its owner, Denmark, which has been incensed by the domineering rhetoric coming from a key strategic partner. Katie Miller married the president’s now-deputy chief of staff in a Trump hotel in 2020, and since his return to the White House, the couple has emerged as a powerful force in the administration. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Trump says Greenland is a ‘Big Problem’

US President Donald Trump says NATO’s stance on Greenland is a “big problem” after allies showed resistance to his position that it should belong to the United States and not Denmark. #Trump #Greenland

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Trump spoke about Greenland in Ankara today:“That's what hurt my relationship with NATO () Greenland should be controlled by the U.S., not by Denmark”(Via Visegrad 24)

Denmark ready to defend 'every inch' of Greenland as Trump renews call for US takeover

Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Denmark after insisting the United States should take control of Greenland.

Why Trump’s Greenland demand unsettles Denmark, NATO unity and Arctic security at the Ankara summit in 2026

Donald Trump speaks at CPAC 2017, in National Harbor, Maryland. The portrait serves as a general illustration for a diplomatic episode about Greenland, without documenting the Ankara scene. Credits: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0). Donald Trump once again asserted on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Ankara, that Greenland should come under American [] L’article Why Trump’s Greenland demand unsettles Denmark, NATO unity and Arctic security at the Ankara summit in 2026 est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.

NATO’s European allies move to fill the US gap with North Atlantic and Arctic missions

The initiative comes after months of Trump pressure on the alliance and renewed claims over Greenland

Trump Flags Arctic Security In Ankara, Saying US Control Of Greenland Is Long Overdue

President Donald Trump renewed his push for the United States to take control of Greenland on Tuesday, using a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit to double down on his positions regarding the Arctic territory and European defense. While answering questions from reporters at the start of proceedings in the [] Trump Flags Arctic Security In Ankara, Saying US Control Of Greenland Is Long Overdue

Isu Greenland, Iran tentukan kehadiran tentera AS di Eropah

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump, berkata keputusan mengenai jumlah penempatan tentera AS di Eropah bergantung kepada tindakan sekutu dalam menangani kebimbangannya berhubung isu Greenland dan perang Iran. Kenyataan itu dijangka mencetuskan kebimbangan dalam kalangan anggota Pertubuhan Perjanjian Atlantik Utara (NATO) mengenai komitmen Washington terhadap keselamatan bersama. “Saya belum membuat keputusan muktamad,” kata Trump ... Read more The post Isu Greenland, Iran tentukan kehadiran tentera AS di Eropah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland

President Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, remarks that are likely to rattle NATO allies and raise tensions during the two-day summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Ferðaþjónusta á hjara veraldar: Grænlendingar læra af mistökum Íslendinga

Áhuginn frá Bandaríkjaforseta hefur náttúrlega komið okkur á kortið – í raun okkar Eyjafjallajökull,“ segir Inga Dóra Guðmundsdóttir, framkvæmdastjóri sjálfbærni og samskipta hjá Air Greenland. Heimsathyglin hefur beinst að Grænlandi undanfarið í kjölfar ummæla Donalds Trump Bandaríkjaforseta í janúar síðastliðnum um yfirtöku landsins. Er þetta ekki í fyrsta skipti sem Trump ágirnist stærstu eyju heimsins en á sínu fyrra kjörtímabili...

Trump lashes out at NATO allies for not supporting the US war in Iran

At the alliance summit, he also renewed claims on Greenland and demanded Washington cut trade ties with Spain.

Is ‘no Greenland seafood for China’ the US’ new security doctrine?

An unmistakable pattern has emerged in the US’ strategy to contain China. Washington has sought to deny China access to frontier technologies and key commodities, and to redirect related supply chains to revitalise American industries. In this context, US President Donald Trump’s intense interest in America taking over Denmark’s Greenland becomes clear. Deny the Chinese their favourite seafood, which many can’t live without, and revive the US food industry. You think I am pulling your leg. This...

Trump says U.S. troop levels in Europe will depend on Greenland, Iran

Trump has long coveted Greenland, calling it critical to U.S. national security, and has attacked fellow NATO members over their reluctance to join the war on Iran

Trump says Greenland should be controlled by the US, not Denmark

ANKARA, Turkey, July 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, as NATO leaders gathered for a summit in Turkey. Trump's assertions that the U.S. must acquire or control Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, sparked tensions between Washington and Copenhagen - both founding NATO members - and more broadly across Europe. The issue has since moved to a diplomatic track.

Danish PM Says Greenland “Not for Sale” as Trump Revives Annexation Threat

(NaturalNews) Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated that Greenland is not for sale after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed calls for American control...

Can USMCA Survive Trump’s Second Term?

As Canada, Mexico, and the United States begin reviewing the USMCA trade pact, former diplomats and trade negotiators say the stakes extend far beyond tariffs. Former Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, former Mexican Ambassador Gerónimo Gutiérrez, and former US trade counsel Kelly Ann Shaw argue that the agreement now underpins everything from supply chains and agriculture to intellectual property and investment. While disagreements remain over autos, China, and industrial policy, all three say the bigger question is whether North America can strengthen its economic integration while adapting to a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump says U.S. should control Greenland, hints at Europe troop pullout

ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump called for American control of Greenland, suggested the United States could withdraw its troops from Europe, and signaled openness to selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey during a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara...

🇺🇸🔹🇬🇱⚡️ — Donny in Ankara again remembered old grievances and stated that Greenland should g [...]

— Donny in Ankara again remembered old grievances and stated that Greenland should give to America.