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Trump Greenland takeover would end NATO, Denmark asserts

January 6, 2026

Trump Greenland takeover would end NATO, Denmark asserts

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warns that President Donald Trump's Greenland annexation threats could end NATO, saying military action against ally would stop security alliance formed after WWII.

Stephen Miller dismisses the idea Denmark would fight for Greenland, claims it should be part of the US

January 5, 2026

Stephen Miller dismisses the idea Denmark would fight for Greenland, claims it should be part of the US

Trump administration official Stephen Miller argued Greenland should be part of the United States in an interview on CNN, questioning Denmark's territorial claim.

Trump warns 'sick' South American leader, reiterates 'we need Greenland' for national security

January 5, 2026

Trump warns 'sick' South American leader, reiterates 'we need Greenland' for national security

President Donald Trump threatens military action in Colombia over alleged drug operations and renews Greenland annexation warnings, sparking sharp rebukes from NATO allies.

New Trump admin envoy says US won’t ‘conquer’ Greenland, emphasizes talks with locals as Denmark balks at move

December 24, 2025

New Trump admin envoy says US won’t ‘conquer’ Greenland, emphasizes talks with locals as Denmark balks at move

President's new envoy to Greenland, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, says U.S. wants diplomatic dialogue, not conquest, as tensions rise with Denmark over Arctic territorial claims.

Trump taps Republican governor to serve as special envoy to Greenland

December 22, 2025

Trump taps Republican governor to serve as special envoy to Greenland

President Donald Trump declared in a Truth Social post that he is tapping Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland.

Canada to open Greenland consulate after Trump’s push to acquire island

November 14, 2025

Canada to open Greenland consulate after Trump’s push to acquire island

Canada to open new consulate in Greenland's capital Nuuk amid Trump's acquisition talks. Foreign minister calls move unprecedented Arctic expansion in volatile times.

France warns of global ‘brutalization’ amid Trump arctic dispute over Greenland

September 2, 2025

France warns of global ‘brutalization’ amid Trump arctic dispute over Greenland

French officials criticize territorial coercion in the Arctic during Greenland visit, emphasizing Europe's commitment to the island's territorial integrity.

Denmark summons US envoy over alleged covert Greenland interference operations

August 27, 2025

Denmark summons US envoy over alleged covert Greenland interference operations

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country after reports of individuals with ties to President Donald Trump carried out covert influence operations in Greenland.

From Gaza to Greenland, Macron breaks with Trump on global flashpoints

July 30, 2025

From Gaza to Greenland, Macron breaks with Trump on global flashpoints

French President Emmanuel Macron takes aim at Trump’s foreign policy from Gaza to Greenland as he looks to reassert France's global influence on the world stage.

Denmark PM says 'you cannot spy against an ally' following reports of US spying on Greenland

May 10, 2025

Denmark PM says 'you cannot spy against an ally' following reports of US spying on Greenland

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said "you cannot spy against an ally" after reports that the U.S. was gathering intelligence on Greenland.

More on Greenland

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

March 11, 2025

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

March 26, 2025

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

March 27, 2025

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

Greenland Timeline

Eric the Red settles in Greenland
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During WWII, US forces occupy Greenland while Denmark is occupied by Germany in order to protect the land.
1940-1945
President Harry Truman wanted to purchase Greenland after WWII
1946
Greenland becomes part of the Kingdom of Denmark
1953
The U.S. maintained a military outpost in northwestern Greenland at the Pituffik Space Base, now operated by the U.S. Space Force
1953
Greenland achieves home rule
1979
Greenland is extended self-governance
2009
Trump began talk of buying Greenland
2019
Donald Trump pushes to purchase Greenland from Denmark
2025
US VP JD Vance visited Greenland
March 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland
June 2025