Trump Signals Optimism on Greenland Amid Renewed US Security Push

15th January 2026 at 9:01 AM

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US President Donald Trump voiced confidence that a deal could eventually emerge in the contentious dispute surrounding Greenland, declaring he believes “something will work out” following recent high-level discussions in Washington.

The remarks followed a White House meeting on Wednesday involving Danish and Greenlandic officials with senior American figures, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump addressed reporters in the Oval Office, underscoring the solid longstanding relationship between the United States and Denmark, which has administered the vast Arctic island for centuries.

“We have a very good relationship with Denmark,” Trump stated, before expressing his hope for a positive outcome. Despite the conciliatory tone, he firmly restated the strategic importance of Greenland to American interests. “We need Greenland for national security, so we are going to see what happens,” he said.

Trump framed the issue within broader geopolitical competition in the Arctic region, cautioning that inaction by the US would invite greater involvement from Russia and China. “If we don’t go in, Russia and China are going to go in,” he warned. He argued that Denmark lacks the means to counter such moves effectively, whereas the United States possesses the capability to do so decisively.

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The latest comments revive Trump’s longstanding assertions that NATO should support US efforts to gain control of Greenland, describing any scenario short of American oversight as unacceptable. These positions have created significant friction with Denmark, a key NATO partner.

After the Washington talks, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen highlighted a persistent “fundamental disagreement” between Copenhagen and the White House. At a subsequent press conference, he rejected the notion that US seizure of Greenland was required, describing Trump’s stance as a desire to “conquer” the territory. Rasmussen stressed that such action was “absolutely not necessary” and advocated for respectful cooperation within the framework of the enduring US-Denmark alliance.

The renewed focus on Greenland reflects ongoing tensions over Arctic security and sovereignty, with no immediate resolution in sight despite Trump’s optimistic outlook.