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

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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 8, 2026

Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from Europe over Greenland dispute

US President Donald Trump claims Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark. “Greenland doesn’t help Denmark. Denmark doesn’t spend money to really help Greenland, but it’s an important part for the United States,” Mr Trump said. “It’s surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships. “We could remove all our soldiers out of Europe because, as you probably noticed, Europe’s a very different place than it was 20 years ago.”

The Standard

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Deal on Greenland’ key to US troops remaining in Europe, says Trump

Mr Trump, speaking on his return flight from the Nato summit, has suggested Greenland, which is part of Denmark, should come under US control.

NDTV

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· Jul 7, 2026

At NATO Summit, Trump Reiterates US Should Control Greenland

Donald Trump said Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, reaffirming a stance that has caused tensions among NATO allies just as leaders of the alliance gathered for a...

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Donald Trump renews demands for Greenland

President Donald Trump reiterated on Tuesday that he would like the US to control Greenland, arguing the territory is strategically vital to American security.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump Revisits Talk of US Control of Greenland

President Donald Trump revisited his belief that Greenland should be controlled by the U.S., not Denmark.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 7, 2026

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.

The Tribune

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump reiterates Greenland “should be controlled by US”, but adds move “would hurt relationship with NATO”

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated that Greenland should be controlled by the United States, arguing that the Arctic island is strategically important for American security, CNN reported.

Off The Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

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

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...

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 8, 2026

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 ...

CNN

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· Jul 8, 2026

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

EL PAÍS

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· Jul 7, 2026

At NATO summit, Trump renews his threats over Greenland and lashes out at European allies

The US president rails at major EU powers for failing to help him with his war against Iran, and reiterates that the Arctic island ‘should be controlled by the U.S. and not by Denmark’

CBC News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump revives argument that U.S. should control Greenland as NATO leaders gather

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S., not Denmark, should control Greenland, reviving a stance that has ‌caused tensions among NATO allies just as leaders of the alliance gathered for a summit in Turkey.

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

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...

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why does Trump still want Greenland?

Greenland has become one of the world's most strategically important places. Climate change, valuable mineral resources and growing geopolitical competition have put the island at the center of global security debates. President Donald Trump says the U.S. should control Greenland. Its leaders say it's not for sale.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] Trump spoke about Greenland in Ankara today:“That's what hurt my relationship wit [...]

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)

The Economic Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why Trump covets Greenland

Why Trump covets Greenland

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 7, 2026

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.

The National Memo

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· Jul 7, 2026

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.

Daily Finland

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· Jul 8, 2026

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.

DNyuz

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump Says Greenland ‘Should Be Controlled by the U.S.’ as He Criticizes NATO Alliance at Summit

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (unseen) at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026. —SAUL LOEB––Getty Images President Donald Trump said Greenland “should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark,” as revisited the contentious topic at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, []

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 8, 2026

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.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

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

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 8, 2026

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.

Global News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump revives Greenland rhetoric, threatens to ‘remove’ U.S. troops in Europe

The island was 'surrounded by China ships and Russian ships,' Trump said, adding that Greenland 'should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.'

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Greenland Still a Priority for Trump, Special Envoy Says

The governor of Louisiana, who also serves as special envoy to Greenland, said the U.S. president has 'not forgotten about it.'

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 7, 2026

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...

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 8, 2026

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

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 6, 2026

US finds "justification" for seizing Greenland – the only way to address risks

Ahead of the NATO summit, a senior US official said that bringing Greenland under US control is currently the only way to address the long-term security risks associated with the ice-covered island belonging to the Kingdom of Denmark.

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump says Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark

President Donald Trump said Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, reaffirming a stance that has caused tensions among ‌NATO allies as leaders of the alliance gathered for a summit in Turkey. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #USA #DonaldTrump #Greenland #NATO Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3Roahtx 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

MS NOW

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· Jul 8, 2026

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.

Fark

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· Jul 10, 2026

Fetch your fainting couch: Trump pursued Greenland because a fawning young woman told him he should [Facepalm]

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump revives talks of US acquiring Greenland during NATO summit

President Donald Trump stirred up his desire for the United States to acquire Greenland during a Wednesday press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara, Turkey. Trump said that Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of fellow NATO member Denmark, is a “big problem for us.” “Greenland is very important to the United States, but []

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 8, 2026

Danish PM says her country is ‘ready to defend’ Greenland

Denmark on Wednesday vowed to defend its territory after President Donald Trump insisted again that the United States should control Greenland, upending a NATO summit in Turkey meant to be a show of strength and unity. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said her country is “ready to defend every inch of NATO including our own [] The post Danish PM says her country is ‘ready to defend’ Greenland appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump Kicks Off NATO Meeting With Wild Threat to Seize Greenland

Trump still wants to take control of Greenland, threatening to seize the country while speaking to reporters in Turkey Tuesday.

National Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

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

Heimildin

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· Jul 12, 2026

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...

teleSUR English

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· Jul 7, 2026

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 []

Financial Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump ‘completely committed’ to Nato despite renewed threats, Rutte says

US president has threatened to remove US troops from Europe and revived calls to take control of Greenland

WMAL – 105.9 FM – Washington DC

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· Jul 8, 2026

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...

Fox News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Denmark vows to defend Greenland after Trump reiterates US should control territory

Mette Frederiksen declared Greenland not for sale at the NATO summit, vowing to defend Denmark's sovereignty after Trump said the U.S. should control it.

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